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ABBREVIATE

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Abbreviate.

How to pronounce abbreviate:

Def 1 US

Abbreviate - as a verb

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abridgecontractcutforeshortenreduceshorten
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreaselessenminify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shorten

Example: "Abbreviate `new york' and write `ny'"

Abbreviate - as a noun

An abridgment.

Abbreviate - as an adjective

Abbreviated; abridged; shortened.

Having one part relatively shorter than another or than the ordinary type.

Example Sentences

"Please abbreviate the word 'abbreviation'."
"You should abbreviate the word 'abbreviation' as 'abbrev.'."
"The letter 'a' is commonly abbreviated as 'abbrev.'."
"Please do not abbreviate the word 'abbreviation' in this context."
"You can abbreviate 'number' as 'no.'."
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Word Game Points

Is ABBREVIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abbreviate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABBREVIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is ABBREVIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abbreviate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABBREVIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is ABBREVIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abbreviate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABBREVIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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