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Meaning of the word "short form" in English

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short form

US /ˈʃɔrt ˌfɔrm/

UK /ˈʃɔːt ˌfɔːm/

Noun

a shortened version of a word or phrase

Example:

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“Dr.” is the short form of “Doctor.”

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We often use short forms in informal writing.

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