Abbreviation: meaning, definitions and examples
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abbreviation
[ əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn ]
in writing
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
Synonyms
acronym, condensation, shortening
Examples of usage
- It is common to use 'etc.' as an abbreviation for 'et cetera'.
- Please write your full name, not just the abbreviation.
in organization names
A shortened form of a name, typically consisting of initials.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company's abbreviation is 'IBM' which stands for International Business Machines.
- UNICEF is an abbreviation for United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
Translations
Translations of the word "abbreviation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abreviação
🇮🇳 संक्षिप्ति
🇩🇪 Abkürzung
🇮🇩 singkatan
🇺🇦 скорочення
🇵🇱 skrót
🇯🇵 省略
🇫🇷 abréviation
🇪🇸 abreviatura
🇹🇷 kısaltma
🇰🇷 약어
🇸🇦 اختصار
🇨🇿 zkratka
🇸🇰 skratka
🇨🇳 缩写
🇸🇮 okrajšava
🇮🇸 skammstöfun
🇰🇿 қысқарту
🇬🇪 შემოკლება
🇦🇿 qısaltma
🇲🇽 abreviatura
Word origin
The word 'abbreviation' comes from the Latin word 'abbreviatio', which means 'a shortening'. The concept of abbreviating words or phrases has been used throughout history to save time and space in written communication. Abbreviations are commonly used in various fields such as medicine, technology, and business to convey information concisely. The development of abbreviations has been influenced by the need for efficiency and the evolution of language.
See also: abbreviated.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,536, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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