1. to make shorter by omitting parts while retaining the essential meaning
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘abbreviate’

Examples

• The editor abbreviates long passages to fit the page limit.
• She always abbreviates her first name to just the initial.
• The dictionary abbreviates common words like ‘street’ to ‘St.’
• The software automatically abbreviates lengthy file names.
• He abbreviates his lecture notes to save time during review.
• The app abbreviates text messages when the character limit is reached.