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Pronunciation: US /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/
Forms: abbreviations
abbreviation means: A short form of a word or phrase, used instead of the full form.
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A short form of a word or phrase, used instead of the full form.
- Dr is an abbreviation for doctor.
- The list explains common abbreviations.
- What does this abbreviation stand for?
Questions about abbreviation
What does abbreviation mean?
A short form of a word or phrase, used instead of the full form.
What is abbreviation in other languages?
Türkçe: kısaltma · Español: abreviatura · Français: abréviation · Deutsch: Abkürzung · Italiano: abbreviazione · 日本語: 略語
How do you pronounce abbreviation?
It is pronounced /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/.
How do you use abbreviation in a sentence?
Dr is an abbreviation for doctor. The list explains common abbreviations.
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