Meaning of the word abbreviation in English
What does abbreviation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
abbreviation
US /əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example:
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''Dr.'' is the abbreviation for ''Doctor''.
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SMS is a common abbreviation for Short Message Service.
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