abbreviation

An abbreviation is a shortened form of something used to represent a longer whole. (noun)

An example of an abbreviation is PA, which is a shortened form of Pennsylvania.

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noun

a making shorter
the fact or state of being made shorter
a shortened form of a word or phrase, as N.Y. for New York, Mr. for Mister, lb for pound, ctn for cotangent

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(ə-brēˌvē-āˈshən)

noun

The act or product of shortening.
A shortened form of a word or phrase used chiefly in writing to represent the complete form, such as Mass. for Massachusetts or USMC for United States Marine Corps.

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