abbreviated

adjective ab·bre·vi·at·ed \ ə-ˈbrē-vē-ˌā-təd \

Updated on: 11 Apr 2018

Definition of abbreviated

1 : made shorter or briefer

an abbreviated word

an abbreviated session

an abbreviated version of the story

2 : relatively short or small : shorter or smaller than is normal or conventional

Their hourglass shape (a new trend this season even in alpine skis), metal edges, and abbreviated size make them easier to handle than traditional skis.
—Jena MacPherson

… an abbreviated version of an American amusement park.
—John P. Sisk

Recent Examples of abbreviated from the Web

Fluker had an abbreviated 2017 season with the New York Giants.

— mark inabinett, AL.com, "Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll 'fired up' about D.J. Fluker," 31 Mar. 2018
The expansion of career and technical education, often abbreviated to CTE, hasn't gotten as much attention in CMS as the focus on academic magnet programs.

— ann doss helms, The Christian Science Monitor, "All-girls auto shop class teaches students to be confident, self-sufficient," 19 Mar. 2018
The expansion of career and technical education, often abbreviated to CTE, hasn’t gotten as much attention in CMS as the focus on academic magnet programs.

— ann doss helms, charlotteobserver, "All-girls auto shop class builds skills, confidence at Charlotte’s Myers Park High | Charlotte Observer," 6 Mar. 2018
Back in Puerto Rico, the recovery from Maria made enough progress for four teams to hit the field for an abbreviated 21-game schedule.

— tom haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A survivor of both Hurricane Maria and career challenges, Jorge Lopez faces a big season," 5 Mar. 2018
So is Shue, even in this abbreviated nothing of a role.

— michael phillips, chicagotribune.com, "'Death Wish': Bruce Willis makes Chicago bleed all over the place," 1 Mar. 2018
Yet there is no doubt, Graves said, placing four shooters around Hebard is his team's most productive grouping, even if Bando's playing time remains abbreviated.

— andrew greif, OregonLive.com, "Ahead of pivotal UCLA matchup, Oregon buoyed by Lexi Bando's return," 15 Feb. 2018
Volatile acidity, often abbreviated to VA, is probably Brett’s best friend.

— marissa a. ross, Bon Appetit, "A Beginner’s Guide to Wine Faults and Flaws," 16 Jan. 2018
But, Superintendent Sean McKenna said, concerns expressed by many parents resulted in an abbreviated observance that was closed to the media.

— janice steinhagen, Courant Community, "Griswold Schools Observe National Walkout Day," 20 Mar. 2018

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