shorthand


Definition: Meaning of, shorthand in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʃɔːthand /

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  1. a fast method of writing using special signs or shorter forms to represent letters, words, and phrases
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  2. a shorter but less clear way of saying something
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shorthand used in phrases

  • shorthand typist (noun)
    1. someone whose job is to use shorthand to write down what someone else says and then TYPE a copy of it [=  stenographer American English]
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