abbreviëren

Definitions of abbreviëren
  1. verb
    become short or shorter
    synonyms: afkorten
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    type of:
    achteruitlopen, afnemen, minderen, slabakken, teruglopen, teruglopend, verminderen
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  2. verb
    make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
    synonyms: afkorten, verkorten
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    antonyms:
    verlengen
    make longer
    types:
    afsnijden, couperen, verkorten
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
    syncoperen
    omit a sound or letter in a word
    afsnijden, couperen
    make shorter as if by cutting off
    type of:
    beknibbelen, bekorten, besnoeien, bezuinigen, gereduceerd, inkorten, korten, minderen, ombuigen, reduceren, snoeien, terugbrengen, verkleinen, verkorten, verminderen
    cut down on; make a reduction in
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