as in stenography
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Recent Examples of shorthand
Yeatman embraced those quick adjustments, recalling that the entire crew quickly developed a shorthand that allowed everyone to seamlessly adjust to the needs of the production without having to stop and discuss every little change.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
This was his shorthand for the focus on stock prices and consolidation.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
That number has become an industry benchmark, shorthand for human-level dexterity.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
There’s a reason Provence has become shorthand for a certain kind of summer fantasy.
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Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
This was his shorthand for the focus on stock prices and consolidation.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
That number has become an industry benchmark, shorthand for human-level dexterity.
—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
There’s a reason Provence has become shorthand for a certain kind of summer fantasy.
—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shorthand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shorthand
Noun
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Anyone could learn to use the machine in two weeks or less, compared to months or years to master stenography.
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The first year focuses on learning stenography theory.
Noun
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Angie worked in the Justice Building under Attorney General Robert Kennedy and did steno and typing.
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This novel following three women getting into the Manhattan steno pool has the career girl front and center.
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“Shorthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorthand. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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