Synonyms of abbreviation

abbreviation

noun

ə-ˌbrē-vē-ˈā-shən 

as in summary

a shortened version of a written work

a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• condensation
• overview
• abridgment
• bowdlerization
• digest
• review
• survey
• sketch
• outline
• synopsis
• summation
• résumé
• abstract
• syllabus
• summarization
• recapitulation
• brief
• tabloid
• sum
• recap
• capsule
• précis
• aperçu
• wrap-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• elaboration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abbreviation

The security service, also known by its local abbreviation SBU, said an officer serving in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency confessed to killing Berezovska with the help of a former law enforcement officer. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

The abbreviation dates to the early 20th century, and the spelling emcee emerged as the spoken form became a standalone noun and verb, meaning to host or present an event. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Rod Stewart recently had trouble breathing on stage Richie's concert abbreviation comes days after another music icon appeared to struggle on stage. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Look for the following abbreviations in plant catalogs and on labels when selecting varieties. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026