Definition of Shorthand

a method of writing using abbreviations and symbols

Examples of Shorthand in a sentence

The secretary took notes in shorthand so that she could quickly write down all of the details.  🔊

No one can read Alicia’s shorthand writing, but she knows what each of the symbols on her paper mean.  🔊

During court, the reporter took shorthand notes using abbreviations so that she could type as quickly as the attorneys talked.  🔊

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