Shorthand: meaning, definitions and examples

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shorthand

 

[ หˆสƒษ”หrthรฆnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing

A system of rapid handwriting that uses symbols or abbreviations to represent words or phrases.

Synonyms

stenography, stenotype, stenotypy, tachygraphy

Examples of usage

  • Journalists often use shorthand to take notes during interviews.
  • She wrote the message in shorthand to save time.
Context #2 | Noun

language

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the full form.

Synonyms

abbreviation, contraction, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The term 'ASAP' is a common shorthand for 'as soon as possible.'
  • Doctors use medical shorthand in their notes.

Translations

Translations of the word "shorthand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น taquigrafia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค˜เฅ เคฐเฅ‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kurzschrift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stenografi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะตะฝะพะณั€ะฐั„ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stenografia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€Ÿ่จ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stรฉnographie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ taquigrafรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stenografi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุฎุชุฒุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stenografie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stenografia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€Ÿ่ฎฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stenografija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammstafanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะตะฝะพะณั€ะฐั„ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stenoqrafiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ taquigrafรญa

Etymology

The term 'shorthand' originated in the mid-17th century, combining 'short' and 'hand' to refer to a quicker way of writing by hand. Over the years, shorthand systems have evolved to help people take notes efficiently and quickly, especially in fields like journalism, court reporting, and secretarial work.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,540, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.