abbreviation

Word parts

abbreviate + -ion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˌbri.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/

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Noun

Singular abbreviation

Plural abbreviations

1. (countable) An abbreviation is a shorter way of writing or saying a word or phrase.

   "NASA" is an abbreviation of the words "National Aeronautics and Space Administration".

Related words

• abbreviate