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abbreviate [*'bri:viejt] |
"Abbreviate" means to
shorten or reduce a word, phrase, or text by omitting letters or symbols
while retaining the essential meaning.
Abbreviation is a linguistic process used for various purposes such as
simplification, efficiency, or convenience. Abbreviations can be formed
by omitting one or more letters, using initial letters, or combining
initial and other letters from the word.
Abbreviations are commonly used in written communication, especially in
technology, medicine, and formal documentation.
Abbreviations are often represented by a combination of capital letters
(e.g., NASA for National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or a
combination of letters and symbols (e.g., etc. for et cetera).
Abbreviations can sometimes be confusing due to multiple possible
meanings or unfamiliarity with specific abbreviations.
Understanding and proper usage of abbreviations is essential for
effective communication and comprehension.
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