Word
abbreviately
Phoneticsab·bre·vi·ate·ly
Definition
adv. in a short way. You use this when you want to write or say something in a more concise form.
adv. in a shortened or condensed manner. Often used to describe the omission of details or the use of abbreviations.
Examples
“He wrote the report very abbreviately.”
“The instructions were written so abbreviately that many students struggled to understand the safety requirements.”
“While the official transcript was written in full, the executive summary was presented abbreviately to save space and highlight the most significant findings.”
Examples
simple
“He wrote the report very abbreviately.”
contextual
“The instructions were written so abbreviately that many students struggled to understand the safety requirements.”
complex
“While the official transcript was written in full, the executive summary was presented abbreviately to save space and highlight the most significant findings.”
Word family
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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