noun:a shortened form of a word or name that is used in place of the full word or name
noun:the act or result of 'abbreviating'
synonyms: abridgment, abbreviature, abrege
Examples
“USA” is an 'abbreviation' of/for “United States of America.”
Movie clips
Movie quotes
(..) It's called, 'Formal Speed walking'. But that's not important. I better take the lead. This way looks exciting. No, it says, exit. Uh, which is the abbreviation for 'Exciting', right? It's the mother load. - Ahh. - Wow. - Wow. (..)
