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shorthand

[shawrt-hand] / ˈʃɔrtˌhænd /


NOUN
stenography
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Ms. Super has a bold vision for the company, and the new ticker is its perfect shorthand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Mason described a 5-by-8 hardcover as shorthand for a specific book she seeks out when she is in a bookstore because it often signals a character-driven novel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“It’s a historical lens on U.S. corporate leadership, and while professionals rely on broader measures, the Dow remains the public’s most enduring shorthand benchmark.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Over time, the Gymkhana also became shorthand for a certain kind of inherited privilege in Delhi.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Once Mrs. Bindocker gets going, not even Mom’s shorthand can keep up with her.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead




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