Synonyms of abbreviations

abbreviations

noun

plural of abbreviation

as in summaries

a shortened version of a written work

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summaries
• condensations
• abridgments
• overviews
• digests
• sketches
• surveys
• reviews
• bowdlerizations
• abstracts
• summarizations
• outlines
• synopses
• summations
• résumés
• recapitulations
• syllabi
• recaps
• précis
• tabloids
• briefs
• sums
• capsules
• aperçus
• wrap-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• elaborations
• enlargements
• amplifications

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abbreviations

There will be controversy, grift and venality, supporters will get lost and lose themselves in a fog of legalese, accounting and abbreviations — VAR, SCR, LOL, FFS — there will be ugliness and misgivings and a lot of meh. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

For spacing purposes, Steele has removed the following words – left, at, by, went, had, in, the, to, for, and, then and got – and has crafted his own abbreviations. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 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

Do not send pictures, videos, emojis, group messages, slang, abbreviations or web links. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

Rounding out the cast are Jillian Leff and Jared Sprowls as R and G (abbreviations of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern), who comment on the action and debate whether or not change is possible for Ophelia. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

These systems understand the language of clinicians, including abbreviations and medical jargon, yet can deliver responses in digestible, patient-friendly formats. — Yaw Fellin, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026

The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling). — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026