Shorthand
/ʃˈɔˌrthænd/
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Definition
(noun) A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
Sentence Examples
This is shorthand writing, by means of which we can keep up with the talker.
That girl couldn't take things down in longhand, let alone shorthand.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The secretary used ____ to quickly record every detail of the witness's testimony during the fast-paced trial.