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abbreviated

US //əˈbɹiviˌeɪtɪd// UK //ɐbɹˈiːvɪˌeɪtɪd// ab·bre·vi·at·ed
  1. 1 shortened text or names (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describing 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.

    Example

    The abbreviated name for the company is much easier to remember.

    Example

    The report provided only an abbreviated version of the findings, omitting the technical data to make it accessible to the general public.

  2. 2 shorter than usual time (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    lasting for a shorter time than normal.

    reduced in duration or scope compared to a standard or expected length.

    Example

    Due to the storm, the players had an abbreviated practice session.

    Example

    The holiday schedule resulted in an abbreviated trading day on the stock exchange, with markets closing at noon.

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  1. 3 scanty clothing (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Literary Humorous

    describing clothes that are very short and do not cover much of the body.

    referring to garments that are exceptionally short or provide minimal coverage.

    Example

    The dancers wore abbreviated costumes that allowed them to move freely.

    Example

    The fashion show featured several abbreviated designs that pushed the boundaries of traditional evening wear.

    Teacher's tip

    This sense is often used with a touch of irony or in fashion journalism; it is less common in everyday conversation than 'skimpy'.

Usage

Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often used to describe names, words, or time-based events.

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