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abbreviature

/ˌæbriːˈvɪətʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does abbreviature mean?

noun

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the full form, especially in writing or printing. An abbreviation.

Example

"The company's name was shortened to 'ABC' for convenience, but the full name was 'American Broadcasting Corporation'."

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