abbreviation in Dutch
abbreviation in Dutch is afkorting, verkorting — abbreviation means a shortened form of a word or phrase, standing in for the full version.
abbreviation in Dutch
afkorting
(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]
verkorting
(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]
What does "abbreviation" mean?
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noun A shortened form of a word or phrase, standing in for the full version.
""Dr." is the abbreviation for "doctor"."
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abbreviation in a sentence
- "Dr." is the abbreviation for "doctor".
- The report was full of abbreviations that confused new employees.
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What is "abbreviation" in Dutch?
"abbreviation" in Dutch is afkorting, verkorting. abbreviation means: A shortened form of a word or phrase, standing in for the full version.
How do you use "abbreviation" in a sentence?
Example: ""Dr." is the abbreviation for "doctor"." In Dutch, "abbreviation" is afkorting, verkorting.
Are there other ways to say "abbreviation" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "abbreviation": afkorting, verkorting.
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