Abbreviation

Pronunciation: /əˌbriːviːˈeɪʃən/

Abbreviation (noun)

  1. A short form of a word or phrase, using fewer letters.
  2. A short form of a name or title, often using initials.

Examples

  • The abbreviation 'info' is commonly used for 'information'.
  • Use the abbreviation 'etc.' to mean 'and so on'.

Common collocations: common abbreviation, use an abbreviation, abbreviation stands for, official abbreviation, abbreviation refers to

Synonyms of Abbreviation

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Abbreviation

  • when discussing the expansion of ideas or texts