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abbreviation

/æbriːˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does abbreviation mean?

noun

A shortened form of a word or phrase, used to represent the full form. An abbreviation is often used to save time or space when writing or speaking.

Example

"The company's name is shortened to "ABC" for convenience."

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