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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abbreviating

/æbriːˈveɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does abbreviating mean?

verb

To shorten a word or phrase by removing parts of it, especially by using an abbreviation. To reduce something to a shorter form.

Example

"The editor was abbreviating the title to fit the space constraints."

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