Definition of Shorthand

1. Adjective. Written in abbreviated or symbolic form. "Shorthand notes"

Similar to: Written

2. Noun. A method of writing rapidly.
Exact synonyms: Stenography, Tachygraphy
Generic synonyms: Hand, Handwriting, Script
Derivative terms: Stenographer, Stenographical

Definition of Shorthand

1. n. A compendious and rapid method or writing by substituting characters, abbreviations, or symbols, for letters, words, etc.; short writing; stenography. See Illust. under Phonography.

Definition of Shorthand

1. Noun. A compendious and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols, for letters, words, etc.; short writing; stenography; phonography ¹

2. Noun. any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shorthand

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Shorthand

1. A compendious and rapid method or writing by substituting characters, abbreviations, or symbols, for letters, words, etc.; short writing; stenography. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shorthand

shortest-lived
shortest-term
shortfall
shortfalling
shortfallings
shortfalls
shortfin
shortfin mako
shortfins
shortgown
shortgowns
shorthair
shorthaired
shorthairs
shorthand (current term)
shorthand typist
shorthanded
shorthandedly
shorthands
shorthead
shortheads
shorthold
shorthorn
shorthorn sculpin
shorthorn sculpins
shorthorns
shortia
shortias
shortie

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