shorthand

Example Sentences

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That is a readiness target, not a go date, but it has become shorthand to convey the threat’s seriousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

News channel YTN lavished praise on Kang's "heartfelt message to Korea", referring to the movie by its affectionate shorthand "Kedehun", a combination of the title's first three syllables.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

But it could be shorthand for political circle.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

CD11 is shorthand for Council District 11, which is represented by Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

It was so common that out on the corner we had a sign for it, a shorthand, clapping your wrists together like you were being put in handcuffs.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah