BOB半岛

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        ab·bre·vi·a·tion

        abbreviation

         
        pronunciation:
        bri vi eI shn
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        part of speech: noun
        definition: a shortened form of a word or phrase used in writing.
        "Ave." is an abbreviation for the word "avenue.""Tues." is an abbreviation for the word "Tuesday."
         
        similar words:
        condensation, contraction, reduction
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