shorthand
nounUK /ˈʃɔːthænd/
US /ˈʃɔːrthænd/
A fast way of writing that uses short symbols instead of full words.
The reporter took notes in shorthand so she could write faster.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short and simple way of saying or expressing something.
"Info" is shorthand for "information."
3. A quick or informal way of referring to a bigger idea.
For the team, "the big meeting" was shorthand for the yearly planning day.
4. A system of writing used to record speech quickly, often with special symbols.
He learned shorthand to keep up with fast speakers in court.