abbreviated
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1 shortened text or names (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatedescribing a word or piece of writing that has been made shorter.
referring to a word, phrase, or text that has been shortened by omitting letters or using a symbolic representation.
ExampleThe abbreviated name for the company is much easier to remember.
ExampleThe report provided only an abbreviated version of the findings, omitting the technical data to make it accessible to the general public.
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2 shorter than usual time (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Formallasting for a shorter time than normal.
reduced in duration or scope compared to a standard or expected length.
ExampleDue to the storm, the players had an abbreviated practice session.
ExampleThe holiday schedule resulted in an abbreviated trading day on the stock exchange, with markets closing at noon.
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3 scanty clothing (adj.) C1 Advanced Literary Humorousdescribing clothes that are very short and do not cover much of the body.
referring to garments that are exceptionally short or provide minimal coverage.
ExampleThe dancers wore abbreviated costumes that allowed them to move freely.
ExampleThe fashion show featured several abbreviated designs that pushed the boundaries of traditional evening wear.
Teacher's tipThis sense is often used with a touch of irony or in fashion journalism; it is less common in everyday conversation than 'skimpy'.
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often used to describe names, words, or time-based events.