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abbreviation

/əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

/əˌbrɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

abbreviationnoun

abbreviations

/əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

/əˌbrɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

The abbreviation 'NASA' stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Аббревиатура 'NASA' означает Национальное управление по аэронавтике и исследованию космического пространства.

The abbreviation 'Dr.' is commonly used for 'Doctor'.

Сокращение 'Dr.' обычно используется для 'Doctor'.

Synonyms

contracted form

abbreviationadjective

/əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "abbreviation list").

abbreviationnoun

A shortened form of a word or phrase.

The abbreviation 'Dr.' stands for 'Doctor'.

The process or result of shortening something, especially a word or phrase.

Abbreviation is common in texting to reduce character count.

abbreviationadjective

Relating to or used as an abbreviation.

Consult the abbreviation list in the appendix for unfamiliar terms.