shorthand — a method of rapid writing using abbreviations and symbols
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a method of rapid writing using abbreviations and symbols
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɔːrt.hænd/
Korean meaning: 속기, 속기법 (빠른 기록을 위한 줄임말과 기호 사용)
Korean pronunciation: 쇼트-핸드 (강세: 쇼트)
Example Sentences
- The secretary's shorthand looked like ancient hieroglyphics to everyone else.
- CEO became shorthand for 'Chief Executive Officer' in business meetings.
- My shorthand is so bad that even I can't read my own notes!
shorthand
NOUN//ˈʃɔːrt.hænd//
a method of rapid writing using abbreviations and symbols
Court reporter using rapid symbol writing
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Origin
17세기에 'short(짧은)'과 'hand(손)'가 합쳐져 만들어진 단어로, 손으로 빠르고 짧게 쓰는 기법을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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“The secretary's shorthand looked like ancient hieroglyphics to everyone else.”
“CEO became shorthand for 'Chief Executive Officer' in business meetings.”
“My shorthand is so bad that even I can't read my own notes!”
“She used 'LOL' as shorthand for 'laugh out loud' in her text messages.”
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