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Shorthands

A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

📖 Definitions of "Shorthands"

noun
  1. 1

    A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

  2. 2

    (by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

    "The jargon becomes a shorthand for these advanced concepts."

verb
  1. 1

    To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.

  2. 2

    (by extension) To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

  3. 3

    To write in shorthand.

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