shorthand

• Méthode d'écriture rapide utilisant des symboles ou des abréviations; également utilisé métaphoriquement pour désigner un moyen concis ou simplifié d'exprimer quelque chose.

A method of rapid writing using symbols or abbreviations; also used metaphorically to describe a concise or simplified way of expressing something.

1. Written in abbreviated or symbolic formB2formal

   Using a system of rapid writing that employs symbols or abbreviations for words or phrases.

   sténographique

   • The secretary took shorthand notes during the meeting.
   • He used a shorthand method to record the lecture quickly.
   • Shorthand writing is still taught in some business schools.

   Synonymesabbreviatedcontractedshortenedstenographic

   Antonymesfulllonghand

• Méthode d'écriture rapide utilisant des symboles ou des abréviations pour représenter des mots ou des phrases, souvent employée pour prendre des notes sous dictée ou des notes personnelles.

A method of rapid writing that uses symbols or abbreviations to represent words or phrases, often used for taking dictation or notes.

indénombrable

1. Rapid writing methodB2formal

   A system of abbreviated writing that allows for fast note-taking, often using symbols or shortened forms of words.

   Sténographie

   • Journalists often use shorthand to record interviews quickly.
   • She learned shorthand to take faster notes in class.
   • The secretary transcribed the meeting using her shorthand skills.

   Synonymesstenographytachygraphy

2. Abbreviated expressionB2informal

   A short or simplified way of expressing an idea, concept, or phrase.

   Raccourci (d'expression)

   • In business, 'ROI' is shorthand for 'return on investment'.
   • Using 'ASAP' is common shorthand for 'as soon as possible'.
   • The term 'AI' has become shorthand for artificial intelligence.

   Synonymesabbreviationcodecondensationshortcutsimplification