abbreviate
Translation
to abbreviate, to shorten, to condense
Examples
"Doctor" is often abbreviated to "Dr."
"Doctor" is often abbreviated to "Dr."
We had to abbreviate the report for the presentation.
We had to abbreviate the report for the presentation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to shorten (sth.) (to sth.) "Doctor" is often abbreviated to "Dr."
Similar Words
Synonyms: shorten, condense, truncate; Antonyms: lengthen, expand
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'brevis' (short). Literally 'to make short'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'add brevity' – to add shortness or conciseness to something.