Definitions

1. verb

to shorten a word, phrase, or text by omitting certain words, syllables, or letters; to reduce in length or extent.

“The editor decided to abbreviate the title to make it more concise.”

2. verb

to shorten a period of time, such as a course or a season.

“The school year will be abbreviated to accommodate the summer break.”

3. noun

a shortened form of a word or phrase.

“The abbreviation for the university’s name is UBC.”