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 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

Their kids would help them with how to make texts look legitimate down to the punctuation, the abbreviations and the correct emojis. — Amy Amatangelo, Parents, 1 June 2026