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shorthand

short·hand [ sháwrt hànd ] (plural short·hands)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. quick way of taking notes: a fast method of writing, using symbols to represent letters, words, or phrases

2. shorter way of saying something: a shorter or quicker way of referring to something

3. system of e-mail symbols: the smileys, emoticons, abbreviations, and acronyms used in e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and newsgroup postings

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