Abbreviate Definition & Meaning

abbreviate
verb
  1. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened"
  2. shorten; "Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY'"

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  • "expected date of completion abbreviate"
    AOL — AOL

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