abbreviating
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈbɹiviˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //ɐbɹˈiːvɪˌeɪtɪŋ// ab·bre·vi·at·ing
v. to make something shorter by using fewer words or letters. You do this when you want to save time or space in writing.
v. to reduce the length of a word, phrase, or document by omitting letters, words, or details. Often involves the use of acronyms or initials.
She is abbreviating the long report to save time.
The editor is abbreviating the title of the book to fit it on the small cover.
By abbreviating the technical terms used in the manual, the author ensures that the instructions remain accessible to a wider audience of non-specialists.