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abbreviate
əˈbriːvɪeɪt
verb
skracać
Also
redukować
Definition
To shorten a word, phrase, or text.
Examples
We often abbreviate 'doctor' to 'Dr.'
Często skracamy 'doctor' do 'Dr.'.
The committee decided to abbreviate the long report for easier reading.
Komisja postanowiła skrócić długi raport dla łatwiejszego czytania.
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