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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