Shorthand: meaning, definitions and examples
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shorthand
[ หสษหrthรฆnd ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น taquigrafia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเฅ เคฐเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Kurzschrift
๐ฎ๐ฉ stenografi
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตะฝะพะณัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ stenografia
๐ฏ๐ต ้่จ
๐ซ๐ท stรฉnographie
๐ช๐ธ taquigrafรญa
๐น๐ท stenografi
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงุฎุชุฒุงู
๐จ๐ฟ stenografie
๐ธ๐ฐ stenografia
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฎฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ stenografija
๐ฎ๐ธ skammstafanir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะฝะพะณัะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแแแ แแคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stenoqrafiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ taquigrafรญa
Word origin
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.