shorthand

Example Sentences

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“TBPN,” shorthand for Technology Business Programming Network, treats technology news with the seriousness of a sportscaster describing a winning play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Boston said she and her collaborators would often reference specific films — everything from “The Celebration” to “Uncut Gems” — as a shorthand for the tone they were hoping to strike in a given episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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

Her dad tapped his temple, his shorthand for I can read your mind.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman