shorthand in German
shorthand in German is Kurzschrift, Stenographie, Stenografie — shorthand means a fast system of writing using symbols or abbreviations instead of full words.
shorthand in German
Kurzschrift
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
Stenographie
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
Stenografie
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
Stenogramm
(by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
What does "shorthand" mean?
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noun A fast system of writing using symbols or abbreviations instead of full words.
"The secretary took notes in shorthand during the meeting."
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noun A quick, informal way of referring to or explaining something.
"People use "the Big Apple" as shorthand for New York City."
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shorthand in a sentence
- The secretary took notes in shorthand during the meeting.
- People use "the Big Apple" as shorthand for New York City.
- In shorthand, we just call the project "Phase 2".
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What is "shorthand" in German?
"shorthand" in German is Kurzschrift, Stenographie, Stenografie. shorthand means: A fast system of writing using symbols or abbreviations instead of full words.
How do you use "shorthand" in a sentence?
Example: "The secretary took notes in shorthand during the meeting." In German, "shorthand" is Kurzschrift, Stenographie, Stenografie.
Are there other ways to say "shorthand" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "shorthand": Kurzschrift, Stenographie, Stenografie, Stenogramm.
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