abbreviations

Meanings

• Noun

  A shortened form of a word or phrase, used to make communication easier and faster.

  - "In text messages, people often use abbreviations like 'LOL' for 'laugh out loud' or 'BRB' for 'be right back'."
  - "In scientific research, abbreviations like 'DNA' and 'RNA' are commonly used to represent Deoxyribonucleic Acid and Ribonucleic Acid respectively."

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Antonyms

amplification , dilation , enlargement , expansion , expatiation , extension , production

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Synonyms

abbreviature , abridgement , abstract , compend , compression , condensation , contraction , curtailment , epitome , reduction , shortcut , summary

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Variants

List of all variants of abbreviations that leads to same result
abbreviation , abbreviations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'abbreviation' comes from the Latin word 'brevis' meaning 'short'. In the late Middle Ages, scribes would abbreviate words to save time and space in writing.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest word that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'abbreviation' is 'stewardesses'.

2. The first known use of an abbreviation in English was in the 13th century.

3. The abbreviation 'ASAP' stands for 'As Soon As Possible'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Acronym: An acronym is a type of abbreviation where the first letter of each word in a phrase is used to form a new word. For example, 'Radar' stands for 'Radio Detection and Ranging'.

2. Initialism: An initialism is a type of abbreviation where the initial letters of a phrase are used to form a new word. For example, 'CEO' stands for 'Chief Executive Officer'.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Abbreviations have been used throughout history in various cultures and languages. In English literature, Shakespeare used abbreviations in his plays. In music, Abbreviations are often used in song titles and lyrics.

How to Memorize "abbreviations"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize an abbreviation, imagine the expanded form of the word or phrase it represents.
   - For example, to remember 'BASIC', imagine 'Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code'.

2. associate
   

   - To associate an abbreviation with a word or phrase, create a mental link between them.
   - For example, to remember 'MP3', associate it with 'Mega-sized Person's Third Generation' music files.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use mnemonics to remember an abbreviation, create a memorable sentence or phrase that includes the abbreviation.
   - For example, to remember 'ROYGBIV', use the sentence 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain' to remember the colors of the rainbow.

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Memorize "abbreviations" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize abbreviations is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.