abbreviated
/əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
ADJECTIVE
1. Shortened by omitting parts or details
Made shorter by removing portions, details, or less essential information while retaining the main content or meaning.
1.1. Documents, texts, and publications
Describes written material that has been shortened by removing passages or details while preserving its essential information.
Synonyms
- abridged
- condensed
- shortened
- truncated
- compressed
- curtailed
- summarized
- reduced
Antonyms
- unabridged
- expanded
- extended
- lengthened
- full-length
Examples
- The professor distributed an abbreviated version of the textbook chapter.
- The magazine published an abbreviated interview to accommodate limited space.
- The abbreviated report retained the essential findings but omitted several supporting details.
Related Words
1.2. Speeches and verbal communication
Describes spoken or written communication presented in a more concise form, with unnecessary explanations or less important points omitted.
Synonyms
- concise
- brief
- condensed
- succinct
- terse
- curtailed
- shortened
Antonyms
Examples
- The audience received an abbreviated version of the keynote address.
- The speaker delivered an abbreviated explanation before answering questions.
- Her abbreviated remarks focused on the main recommendations.
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ADJECTIVE
2. Shorter than usual in duration or extent
Made or presented in a shorter period or on a smaller scale than is customary, expected, or originally planned.
2.1. Events, meetings, and scheduled activities
Describes an event or activity that lasts less time than planned or follows a shortened schedule.
Synonyms
- shortened
- curtailed
- cut short
- truncated
- brief
Antonyms
- extended
- lengthened
- prolonged
- protracted
- full-length
Examples
- The conference ended with an abbreviated closing session.
- Bad weather forced the organizers to hold an abbreviated ceremony.
- The school followed an abbreviated timetable during the holiday week.
Related Words
- schedule
- duration
- agenda
- timetable
- adjournment
- time limit
2.2. Courses, programs, and training
Describes an educational course, training program, or organized sequence of activities that covers its material in less time or with fewer components than the standard version.
Synonyms
- condensed
- shortened
- compressed
- reduced
- abridged
Antonyms
- extended
- comprehensive
- full-length
- prolonged
Examples
- New employees completed an abbreviated training program before starting work.
- The university offered an abbreviated course during the summer term.
Related Words
- curriculum
- syllabus
- training
- instruction
- coursework
- accelerated learning
ADJECTIVE
3. Represented in a shortened written form
Expressed as a shorter recognizable form of a word, name, phrase, or expression by omitting letters or parts of the original wording.
3.1. Words, names, and expressions
Describes a word or expression written in a shortened form, often through conventional omission or contraction.
Synonyms
- shortened
- contracted
- truncated
- elided
Antonyms
- unabridged
- uncontracted
- written in full
- spelled out
Examples
- The document used an abbreviated form of the organization's name.
- The glossary listed abbreviated terms alongside their full definitions.
- The author used abbreviated titles throughout the reference list.
Related Words
- abbreviation
- acronym
- initialism
- contraction
- shorthand
- orthography
3.2. Technical and scientific terminology
Describes specialized terms, labels, or expressions represented in shorter forms for convenience, consistency, or efficient communication.
Synonyms
- shortened
- contracted
- condensed
Antonyms
- spelled out
- written in full
Examples
- The table contained abbreviated labels for each measurement unit.
- The research paper defined its abbreviated technical terms at the beginning.
Related Words
- technical terminology
- scientific notation
- unit symbols
- style guide
- standardization
- reference notation
VERB
4. Reduced to simpler mathematical terms
Expressed in a simpler mathematical form, particularly a fraction with a smaller numerator and denominator but the same value.
4.1. Fractions and mathematical expressions
Used for the past-tense or past-participle form of abbreviate when a fraction has been reduced to its lowest terms without changing its value.
Synonyms
- reduced
- simplified
Antonyms
- expanded
Examples
- The fraction 8/12 was abbreviated to 2/3 by dividing both terms by four.
- The teacher checked whether each fraction had been correctly reduced to its lowest terms.
Related Words
- fraction
- numerator
- denominator
- common factor
- greatest common divisor
- equivalent fraction
ADJECTIVE
5. Scanty or unusually revealing in coverage
Describes clothing that covers less of the body than is customary or expected, particularly when it is very short or revealing.
5.1. Clothing and garment length
Used for garments with shortened coverage or a cut that exposes more of the body than conventional clothing.
Synonyms
- skimpy
- scanty
- short
Antonyms
- full-length
- covering
- modest
Examples
- The costume featured an abbreviated skirt and a cropped jacket.
- The designer presented an abbreviated version of the traditional garment.