short title
A 'short title' is a concise version of a title used in various contexts such as legislation, publishing, and bibliographic referencing.
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Definition
B2Legislation
(formal, legal)A brief, official name given to a law or act for ease of reference.
Example
- The 'Clean Air Act 1963' is a short title for the legislation aimed at reducing air pollution.
B2Publishing
(technical)A condensed version of a book title used in lists or catalogs, typically including the author's name, brief title, and publication details.
Example
- In the library catalog, the short title 'Smith, J. - Quantum Physics - 2020' helps quickly identify the book.
B2Bibliography
(academic)An abbreviated form of a title used for citing works in bibliographies or references.
Example
- After the initial citation, the short title 'Quantum Physics' can be used for subsequent references.
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