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abbreviation
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ɐβɾɨviɐˈtuɾɐ/a·bre·vi·a·tu·ra
Definition
1A shortened form of a word or phrase, usually consisting of one or more of its initial letters, followed or not by a period.
Usage examples
“The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for 'et cetera'.”
“In dictionaries, it is common to find a list of abbreviations used.”