abbreviating
The word “abbreviating” has 5 syllables: ab-brev-i-a-ting
It's pronounced as /əˈbriːvieɪtɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for abbreviating?
In the thesaurus, “abbreviating” has 6 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abbreviating along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abbreviating
- decrease
- deflation
- recession
- reduction
- shortening
- shrinkage
Antonyms for abbreviating
- adding
- elongating
- enlargement
- enlarging
- expanding
- extending
- increase
- increasing
- lengthening
- prolonging
- supplementing
Meanings of abbreviating
- verb
- To shorten by omitting parts or details.
- To speak or write in a brief manner.
- To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned.
- To reduce a word or phrase by means of contraction or omission to a shorter recognizable form.
- To reduce to lower terms, as a fraction.
Example Sentences
- The author is skilled at abbreviating technical concepts for a broader audience.
- The teacher emphasized the importance of correctly abbreviating terms in scientific writing.
- The software's auto-suggest feature assists users in efficiently abbreviating their messages.
- In the interest of time, the speaker is considering abbreviating certain sections of the presentation.
- The editorial team is proficient in abbreviating articles while preserving the original meaning.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbreviating, such as: adding, decrease, deflation, elongating, enlargement, enlarging, expanding.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.