: a method of writing rapidly by substituting characters, abbreviations, or symbols for letters, sounds, words, or phrases : stenography
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: 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
shorthandadjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe 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