abbreviated Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
   reduce; cut; abbreviate; abridge; shorten; contract; foreshorten.
   
   • The manuscript must be shortened
2. verb shorten
   abbreviate.
   
   • Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY'
3. adjective satellite (of clothing) very short
   brief.
   
   • an abbreviated swimsuit
   • a brief bikini
4. adjective satellite cut short in duration
   shortened; truncated.
   
   • the abbreviated speech
   • her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking
   • an unsatisfactory truncated conversation

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