shorthand

Meaning

1. A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
2. Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
3. To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
4. To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
5. To write in shorthand.

Etymology / origin

The noun is derived from short + hand (“handwriting; style of penmanship”). The verb is derived from the noun.

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