shorthand.
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
Meaning & usage
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
The jargon becomes a shorthand for these advanced concepts.
Where this word comes from
The noun is derived from short + hand (“handwriting; style of penmanship”). The verb is derived from the noun.
To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
To write in shorthand.
Where this word comes from
The noun is derived from short + hand (“handwriting; style of penmanship”). The verb is derived from the noun.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.