English Explanatory Dictionary

shorthand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
verb
  1. To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
  2. To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
  3. To write in shorthand.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɔːthænd/ En-uk-shorthand.oga /ˈʃɔɹthænd/

Word forms

shorthand shorthands short hand short-hand shorthanding shorthanded

Etymology

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

Synonyms

brachygraphy stenography phonography

Antonyms

longhand

Derived words

Gregg Shorthand shorthander shorthand typist
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