Definition of Abbreviate
Abbreviate
Ab·bre·vi·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To shorten a word or phrase by omitting one or more letters.
e.g. The professor asked us to abbreviate the title of the book in our citations.
(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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