Definitions:

1. Made brief or shorter in time or extent. ADJECTIVE
   • They held an abbreviated version of the ceremony.
2. Refers to any event or process that has been shortened or made brief. ADJECTIVE
   • Due to the storm, the game was abbreviated and ended early.
3. Refers to something that has been shortened or condensed, often by using initials or removing unnecessary parts. ADJECTIVE
   • The title was abbreviated to fit on the label.
4. Shortened in form by leaving out letters or parts. ADJECTIVE
   • "Ave" is an abbreviated form of "Avenue".

Synonyms:

• abridged
• brief
• condensed
• contracted
• shortened
• truncated