short form

language writing

"Short form" refers to the practice of condensing words, phrases, or content into a more concise version.

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Definition

B2Language

(general)A shortened version of a word or phrase, often formed by removing syllables or using initials.

Example

"Dr." is a short form of "Doctor."
"Rob" is a short form of "Robert."

C1Writing

(general)A concise or abbreviated version of a written work, such as a summary or abstract.

Example

The article provided a short form of the research findings.
She wrote a short form of the novel for the magazine.

B2Media

(general)A brief or condensed version of a video, film, or television program.

Example

The trailer is a short form of the upcoming movie.
They released a short form of the documentary for social media.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "short form":

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