Canadian English Meaning of abbreviate
abbreviate
Other Canadian English words related to abbreviate
- shorten
- Abridge
- cut back
- elide
- reduce
- truncate
- cutback
- abate
- abstract
- compress
- constrict
- Contract
- cut
- cut down
- Decrease
- digest
- diminish
- dock
- downsize
- dwindle
- encapsulate
- epitomize
- less
- moderate
- Modify
- pare
- Prune
- recapitulate
- lay off
- shrink
- Slash
- sum up
- summarize
- syncopate
- taper
- Trim
- (subtract (from))
Nearest Words of abbreviate
Definitions and Meaning of abbreviate in English
abbreviate (v)
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
shorten
abbreviate (v. t.)
To make briefer; to shorten; to abridge; to reduce by contraction or omission, especially of words written or spoken.
To reduce to lower terms, as a fraction.
abbreviate (a.)
Abbreviated; abridged; shortened.
Having one part relatively shorter than another or than the ordinary type.
abbreviate (n.)
An abridgment.
FAQs About the word abbreviate
abbreviate
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements, shortenTo make briefer; to shorten; to abridge; to reduce by contraction or omission, especially of words wr
shorten,Abridge,cut back,elide,reduce,truncate,cutback,abate,abstract,compress
Add,elongate,enlarge,expand,extend,increase,lengthen,extend,supplement,amplify
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