Meaning of shorthand in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    shorthand

    Definitions

    1. written in abbreviated or symbolic form

    Examples

    • « shorthand notes »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    shorthand

    Definitions

    1. a method of writing rapidly

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