shorthand
noun/ˈʃɔrtˌhænd/
Frequency rank: #11,080 most common English word
Meaning
A system of rapid writing using symbols or abbreviations to represent words and phrases.
Example sentence
The journalist used shorthand to take notes quickly during the press conference.
Synonyms & related words
- stenography
- notation
- abbreviation
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