contraction

diminutions

ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n

noun

a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.

a permanent diminution in value

curtailment,curtailing,cutting back,cutback,cut,attenuation,reduction,lessening,lowering,decrease,contraction,constriction,restriction,limitation,limiting,curbing,weakening,undermining,sapping,decline,dwindling,shrinking,fading,failing,slackening,ebb,receding,wane,falling off,loss,erosion,depletion,impoverishment

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diminution

ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n

noun

a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.

a permanent diminution in value

curtailment,curtailing,cutting back,cutback,cut,attenuation,reduction,lessening,lowering,decrease,contraction,constriction,restriction,limitation,limiting,curbing,weakening,undermining,sapping,decline,dwindling,shrinking,fading,failing,slackening,ebb,receding,wane,falling off,loss,erosion,depletion,impoverishment

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constrictions

kənˈstrɪkʃn

noun

the action of making something narrower by pressure or of becoming narrower; tightening.

asthma is a constriction of the airways

tightening,narrowing,shrinking,squeezing,tightness,pressure,compression,contraction,cramp,obstruction,blockage,impediment,congestion,choking,strangulation,stricture,stenosis,straitening

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constriction

kənˈstrɪkʃn

noun

the action of making something narrower by pressure or of becoming narrower; tightening.

asthma is a constriction of the airways

tightening,narrowing,shrinking,squeezing,tightness,pressure,compression,contraction,cramp,obstruction,blockage,impediment,congestion,choking,strangulation,stricture,stenosis,straitening

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acronyms

/ˈakrənɪm/

noun

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. ASCII, NASA).

A whole language of abbreviated words and acronyms has developed with the huge popularity of the text message.

shortened form,short form,contraction,elision,acronym,initialism,symbol,diminutive

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acronym

/ˈækrəˌnɪm/

noun

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. ASCII, NASA).

A whole language of abbreviated words and acronyms has developed with the huge popularity of the text message.

shortened form,short form,contraction,elision,acronym,initialism,symbol,diminutive

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abbreviations

/əbriːvɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

A shortened form of a word or phrase.

SKU is the abbreviation for Stock Keeping Unit

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abbreviation

/əˌbriviˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

A shortened form of a word or phrase.

SKU is the abbreviation for Stock Keeping Unit

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