shortened forms
nounUK /ˈʃɔːtənd fɔːmz/
US /ˈʃɔːrtənd fɔːrmz/
Shortened forms are shorter ways to write or say a word.
"TV" and "phone" are shortened forms of "television" and "telephone."
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Words made shorter by dropping letters or sounds from the end.
"Ad" is a shortened form of "advertisement."
3. Ways of writing a word with fewer letters, often with a period.
"Dr." is a shortened form of "Doctor."
4. Informal versions of names used by friends and family.
"Mike" is a shortened form of "Michael."