Definition of Abbreviate
Abbreviate
ab·bre·vi·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to condense or reduce a word or phrase;
e.g. In academia, instead of saying learning management system, they abbreviate it as LMS.
(verb)
to shorten the duration of something; to cut short;
e.g. I changed my mind and decided to abbreviate my stay in Pittsburgh.
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