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Learn the meaning of abbreviation, a short form of a word or phrase, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find synonyms, antonyms, grammar tips, and translations of abbreviation in various languages.
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An abbreviation (from Latin brevis, meaning "short") is a shortened form of a word or phrase, by any method including shortening, contraction, initialism (which includes acronym) or crasis. An abbreviation may be a shortened form of a word with a trailing period.
Learn how to form and use abbreviations, initials and acronyms in English. Find out the differences, examples and rules for each type of word formation.
Abbreviation is the process of shortening something, usually a word or phrase, or the shortened version itself. “Mr.” is the abbreviation of “mister,” NASA is the abbreviation of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, etc. (hey, that's an abbreviation too).