ab·bre·vi·at·ed
ə-ˈbrē-vē-ˌā-təd
1
: made shorter or briefer
an abbreviated word
an abbreviated session
an abbreviated version of the story
2
: relatively short or small : shorter or smaller than is normal or conventional
Their hourglass shape (a new trend this season even in alpine skis), metal edges, and abbreviated size make them easier to handle than traditional skis.—Jena MacPherson
… an abbreviated version of an American amusement park.—John P. Sisk
abbreviated
2 of 2past tense and past participle of abbreviate
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“Abbreviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abbreviated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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