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BNC: 11285 COCA: 14434

shorthand

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shorthand /ˈʃoɚtˌhænd/ noun
shorthand
/ˈʃoɚtˌhænd/
noun
Learner's definition of SHORTHAND
[noncount]
: a method of writing quickly by using symbols or abbreviations for sounds, words, or phrases : stenography速记(法)
compare longhand
: a short or quick way of showing or saying something简略表达方式usually + for

— shorthand

adjective, always used before a noun
BNC: 11285 COCA: 14434

shorthand

noun

short·​hand ˈshȯrt-ˌhand How to pronounce shorthand (audio)
1
: a method of writing rapidly by substituting characters, abbreviations, or symbols for letters, sounds, words, or phrases : stenography
2
: something likened to shorthand especially in providing rapid or abbreviated communication or representation
stereotype and cliché serve a purpose as a form of shorthand Stephanie Ericsson
headline shorthand
shorthand adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The 34-year-old actor's name was at one point shorthand for the pinnacle of super-shredded, showing up films like Neighbors and Baywatch with an impossibly-lean physique to match his charm and good looks. Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2022 Many posted emojis of diamonds and hands—internet shorthand for someone who holds steadfast to their investments even when there is rising pressure to sell. Akane Otani, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Relationships are full of codes and shorthand, little tells, both spoken and unspoken. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The administration has tried to make the case that the shorthand recession definition does not fit the strange circumstances of the pandemic recovery in the U.S., especially given the strong labor market. Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 27 July 2022 The stickers make use of the region’s area code — 956 — shorthand for the Rio Grande Valley. Erika De Los Reyes, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Aug. 2022 An in-depth search (that’s shorthand for typing a question into Google) led me to a cruise line that introduced an Italian Riviera itinerary this year. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2022 Matching sets and flashy suits are an easy, impactful shorthand for the queen bee. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2022 The film has become a cultural shorthand, a way of talking about ideas that are bigger than ourselves — mythic themes of hubris, love and tragedy — while also making a joke. New York Times, 11 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shorthand was in 1636
BNC: 11285 COCA: 14434
shorthand

noun¹

1system of writing書寫方法VERB + SHORTHAND | SHORTHAND + NOUN VERB + SHORTHANDlearn學習速記do, take做速記Her secretary was taking shorthand.她的秘書正在做速記。take sth down in, write sth down in用速記記錄⋯He took the speech down in shorthand.他用速記方式記下了演講內容。SHORTHAND + NOUNtypist, writer (both BrE) 速記員A shorthand writer will make a transcript.速記員會根據速記記錄整理出文字稿。notes速記筆記notation速記符號
shorthand

noun²

2quick way of talking about sth簡略的表達方式ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHORTHAND | SHORTHAND + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEconvenient, useful方便的/有用的簡稱visual視覺符號VERB + SHORTHANDuse sth as用⋯作為簡稱become成為簡稱Smoking became visual shorthand for 'cool and rebellious'.吸煙成了“耍酷和叛逆”的視覺代碼。Television drama had become popular shorthand for gloominess.電視劇已經成為悲觀消極的流行代碼。SHORTHAND + NOUNdescription, term簡稱;代名詞'Free trade' was a shorthand term for a whole ideology.“自由貿易”是整個思想體系的簡稱。way簡略方法a shorthand way of talking about this situation談論這一狀況的簡略方法PREPOSITIONshorthand for⋯的簡稱The term 'machine' is used as convenient shorthand for the total hardware and software system.“機器”這個詞被用作整個軟硬件系統的簡便名稱。

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