1. to make shorter by omitting parts or using fewer words

Examples

• The professor asked us to abbreviate our essays to 500 words.
• You can abbreviate ‘Doctor’ as ‘Dr.’ in formal writing.
• The company decided to abbreviate the meeting due to time constraints.
• Many states abbreviate their names on license plates.
• Please abbreviate your presentation to fit the time slot.
• The editor will abbreviate the article for the newspaper.