Meaning of the word abbreviate in English

What does abbreviate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

abbreviate

US /əˈbriː.vi.eɪt/
UK /əˈbriː.vi.eɪt/
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Verb

to shorten a word or phrase by omitting letters or using symbols

Example:
The word 'Information' is often abbreviated to 'Info'.
We were asked to abbreviate the names of the states on the form.
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