abbreviation

Definitions

A shortened form of a word or phrase.

The process of shortening a word or phrase.

Examples

The word 'NASA' is a common abbreviation for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Please avoid using an abbreviation in your formal essay to ensure clarity for the reader.

Synonyms

shortening contraction acronym abridgment truncation elision reduction

Antonyms

expansion lengthening amplification elaboration extension protraction augmentation