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 abbreviate abbreviate /əˈbriːviˌeɪt/

verb

  1. Shorten  ( abbreviate )
    shorten
     Abbreviate New York' and write NY'
    Abbreviate New York' and write NY'
  2. Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements  ( abbreviate , contract , cut , abridge , foreshorten , reduce , shorten )
    reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
     The manuscript must be shortened
    The manuscript must be shortened