Top synonyms for “abbreviate”: abridge, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce, shorten.
Definitions
- (verb)shorten“Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY'”
- (verb)reduce in scope while retaining essential elements“The manuscript must be shortened”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "abbreviate"?
Common synonyms for "abbreviate" include abridge, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce, shorten. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "abbreviate" mean?
shorten Example: "Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY'"
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