abbreviates
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈbɹiviˌeɪts// UK //ɐbɹˈiːvɪˌeɪts// ab·bre·vi·ates
v. to make something shorter by leaving out some words or letters. You use this when you want to write or say something more quickly.
v. to shorten a word, phrase, or text by omitting letters or words. Often used in the context of formal writing or technical documentation.
The writer abbreviates the long title to save space.
The software automatically abbreviates common phrases in the document to make it easier to read.
While the author abbreviates the technical terms for the general audience, the footnotes provide the full definitions for those who require more detail.