Synonyms of abbreviation

abbreviation

noun

ə-ˌbrē-vē-ˈā-shən 

as in summary

a shortened version of a written work

a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• abridgement
• condensation
• abridgment
• bowdlerization
• digest
• review
• survey
• sketch
• overview
• synopsis
• outline
• summation
• résumé
• syllabus
• summarization
• resumé
• abstract
• recapitulation
• brief
• resume
• tabloid
• sum
• recap
• capsule
• précis
• aperçu
• wrap-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• elaboration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abbreviation

Paddy is an abbreviation of Pádraig, the Irish spelling of Patrick. —Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025

Mercosur is the Spanish abbreviation for the Southern Common Market, a regional trade bloc made up of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. —Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025

An experienced digital forensics expert brings crucial capabilities: Technical translation: Experts can decode carrier-specific abbreviations, formats, and technical language that varies between providers. —Lars Daniel, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Each fighter has a dozen stats to consider, and the game leans into abbreviations and tiny icons for each. —Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025