To shorten (a word, phrase, or text) by omitting some parts, typically by using an abbreviation or acronym.
For example:
* "Dr." is an abbreviation for "Doctor."
* "USA" is an acronym for "United States of America."
To shorten (a word, phrase, or text) by omitting some parts, typically by using an abbreviation or acronym.
For example:
* "Dr." is an abbreviation for "Doctor."
* "USA" is an acronym for "United States of America."