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SHORTHAND Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word shorthand. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word shorthand. (close relations)
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abridged
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting

aphoristic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• containing aphorisms or maxims

adjective satellite

• terse and witty and like a maxim

brief
adjectiveadj
noun

• a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

• a condensed written summary or abstract

adjective satellite

• of short duration or distance

• concise and succinct

• (of clothing) very short

verb

• give essential information to someone

compendious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• briefly giving the gist of something

concise
adjectiveadj
adjective

• expressing much in few words

laconic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• brief and to the point; effectively cut short

memorandum
nounn
noun

• a written proposal or reminder

pithy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• concise and full of meaning

summary
nounn
noun

• a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

adjective satellite

• performed speedily and without formality

• briefly giving the gist of something

synoptic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• presenting a summary or general view of a whole

adjective satellite

• presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament

telegraphic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph

adjective satellite

• having the style of a telegram with many short words left out

condensed
adjectiveadj
verb

• undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

• make more concise

• remove water from

• cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid

• become more compact or concentrated

• develop due to condensation

• compress or concentrate

stenography
nounn
noun

• a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system

• the act or art of writing in shorthand

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tachygraphy
nounn
noun

• a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system

Best Hypernyms For SHORTHAND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shorthand, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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