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shorthand

[shawrt-hand] / ˈʃɔrtˌhænd /


NOUN
stenography
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Friends and fans speculated about his absence and within India's comedy circles, his name became shorthand for the risks of online fame.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Regulars had their usual jotted down in shorthand and kept in a folder to be used as soon as they walked in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

News channel YTN lavished praise on Kang's "heartfelt message to Korea", referring to the movie by its affectionate shorthand "Kedehun", a combination of the title's first three syllables.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

But it could be shorthand for political circle.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

There is a lot of oversimplification here, and too much shorthand for modern purposes, but the essential myth is recognizable.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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