Abbreviated Meaning in English
word · lemma: abbreviate
əˈbɹiviˌeɪtɪd
uh-BREE-vee-ay-tid
ɐbɹˈiːvɪˌeɪtɪd
ub-REE-vi-ay-tid
Definition
Made shorter by leaving out parts, often referring to words, phrases, or forms that are shortened.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal or technical contexts. Common with terms like 'abbreviated version', 'abbreviated form', and especially for written language (e.g., 'Jan.' for 'January'). Not used for making things physically smaller.
Spanish: abreviadoPortuguese (BR): abreviadoPortuguese (PT): abreviadoChinese (Simplified): 缩写的Chinese (Traditional): 縮寫的Hindi: संक्षिप्तArabic: مختصرBengali: সংক্ষিপ্ত - সংক্ষিপ্তকৃতRussian: сокращённыйJapanese: 省略された - 短縮されたVietnamese: viết tắt - rút gọnKorean: 약칭된 - 축약된Turkish: kısaltılmışUrdu: مختصر - مخففIndonesian: disingkat
Example Sentences
The word 'info' is an abbreviated form of 'information'.
basic
He gave an abbreviated speech at the ceremony.
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We use abbreviated names on our badges.
basic
The meeting ran late, so they used an abbreviated agenda.
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Her name is often abbreviated to 'Liz' by her friends.
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That's the abbreviated version; the full story is much longer.
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