abbreviation

noun

ə-ˌbrē-vē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce abbreviation (audio)
Definition of abbreviationnext
as in summary
a shortened version of a written work a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers

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Recent Examples of abbreviation The abbreviation dates to the early 20th century, and the spelling emcee emerged as the spoken form became a standalone noun and verb, meaning to host or present an event. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Rod Stewart recently had trouble breathing on stage Richie's concert abbreviation comes days after another music icon appeared to struggle on stage. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Look for the following abbreviations in plant catalogs and on labels when selecting varieties. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Their kids would help them with how to make texts look legitimate down to the punctuation, the abbreviations and the correct emojis. — Amy Amatangelo, Parents, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abbreviation
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  1. summary
  2. condensation
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  • OpenAI says the summary may not display every detail the system can draw from your past conversations.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The full results of that investigation were never made public, only a summary.
    — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of summary
Noun
  • The package skips any form of standard or optional kitchen unit but does include a full set of blackout blinds and ventilation grilles for the front windows meant to increase airflow and cut out condensation when sleeping inside.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Condensation Ragsdale says that condensation can also clue you into a problem.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of condensation

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