abbreviation
Translation
abbreviation, short form
Examples
"USA" is the abbreviation for the United States.
"USA" is the abbreviation for the United States.
What is the abbreviation for this word?
What is the abbreviation for this word?
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a shortened form of (sth.) "USA" is the abbreviation for the United States.
Similar Words
Synonyms: acronym, initialism, short form
Etymology
From the verb 'abbreviate'. The suffix '-tion' forms nouns denoting an action or its result.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'abbreviate'. The '-tion' ending tells you it's the 'thing' that has been abbreviated.