Definition of abbreviate

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  • abbreviate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • abbreviate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • abbreviate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of abbreviate

  • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. abridge
    2. contract
    3. cut
    4. foreshorten
    5. reduce
    6. shorten
  • shorten (verb)

See definition of abbreviate in Merriam Webster