abbreviate
UK: əˈbriːvieɪt | US: əˈbriviˌeɪt
vt. to shorten (a word, phrase, or text) without losing the sense
vt. to reduce (something) in duration or extent
The word "abbreviate" traces back to Latin "abbreviare," combining "ab-" (away, from) and "breviare" (to shorten), derived from "brevis" (short). The morpheme "brevis" also appears in English words like "brevity" and "brief." Over time, "abbreviate" evolved to specifically denote shortening words or texts while retaining meaning, reflecting efficiency in communication.
Scientists often abbreviate long chemical names for clarity.
The editor asked me to abbreviate the article by 200 words.
"Dr." is an abbreviated form of "Doctor."
The meeting was abbreviated due to time constraints.
Text messages frequently abbreviate common phrases (e.g., "LOL").