What is "abbreviate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "abbreviate": reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /əˈbri.vi.eɪt/

Meaning of "abbreviate": shorten

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /əˈbri.vi.eɪt/

Synonyms:

abridge, compress, trim, pare, cut, prune, clip, abstract, reduce, condense, contract, summarize, encapsulate, digest, cut back, cut down, cut off, cut out, boil down, get to the meat, put in a nutshell, take out, abort, truncate, restrict, curtail, stop short,

Antonyms:

increase, lengthen, enlarge, amplify, expand, extend, strengthen, amplify, enlarge, increase, lengthen, expand, extend,