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shorthand

short·hand

UK/ˈʃɔːthænd/ US/ˈʃɔɹthænd/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

written in abbreviated or symbolic form

  • “shorthand notes”
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Origin

The noun is derived from short + hand (“handwriting; style of penmanship”). The verb is derived from the noun.

Phrases

  • Gregg Shorthand
  • shorthand typist

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