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  • noun Plural form of abbreviation.

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Examples

  • This is a generation already embracing text-messaging and speaking in abbreviations out loud (lol, omg, etc.) ... it might seem persnickety, but I think some traditions exist for very good reasons and people often underestimate the culture-changing effects of language.

    Stet 2008

  • But I find that defined-term abbreviations tend to make contracts much more reasonable.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Words To Live By: 2009

  • But I find that defined-term abbreviations tend to make contracts much more reasonable.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Words To Live By: 2009

  • China Central Television and Beijing Television told the state-run China Daily that they had received notification from the government to avoid using certain English abbreviations on Chinese programmes.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • China Central Television and Beijing Television told the state-run China Daily that they had received notification from the government to avoid using certain English abbreviations on Chinese programmes.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • The Chinese government sent a notice earlier this month to major broadcasters "asking them to avoid using certain English abbreviations in Chinese programs," China Daily reported Wednesday, citing sources at China Central Television and Beijing Television.

    english.chosun.com : Total 2010

  • China Central Television and Beijing Television told the state-run China Daily that they had received notification from the government to avoid using certain English abbreviations on Chinese programmes.

    TODAYonline 2010

  • China Central Television and Beijing Television told the state-run China Daily that they had received notification from the government to avoid using certain English abbreviations on Chinese programmes.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • China Central Television and Beijing Television told the state-run China Daily that they had received notification from the government to avoid using certain English abbreviations on Chinese programmes.

    The Times of India 2010

  • China Central Television and Beijing Television told the state-run China Daily that they had received notification from the government to avoid using certain English abbreviations on Chinese programmes.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

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