1. shortened forms of words or phrases
Usage: plural of abbreviation

Examples

• Common abbreviations include Dr. for Doctor and etc. for et cetera.
• The student struggled to understand all the abbreviations in the medical textbook.
• Text messages often contain abbreviations like LOL and BRB.
• The dictionary includes a list of standard abbreviations used in formal writing.
• Military documents frequently use abbreviations to save space.
• She had to learn dozens of abbreviations for her chemistry class.