for short

phrase

: as an abbreviation
named Katherine or Kate for short

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“For short.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20short. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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