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shorthand

/ˈʃɔːthænd/ /ˈʃɔɹthænd/

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noun

Kurzschrift, Stenografie

A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

Examples :

"My teacher used shorthand to write notes during the lecture. "

Mein Lehrer benutzte Kurzschrift, um während der Vorlesung Notizen zu machen.

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noun

Abkürzung, Kurzform

(by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

Examples :

"The jargon becomes a shorthand for these advanced concepts."

Der Fachjargon wird zu einer Abkürzung für diese fortgeschrittenen Konzepte.

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verb

In Kurzschrift aufschreiben

To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.

Examples :

"The secretary had to shorthand the entire meeting to capture all the important decisions quickly. "

Die Sekretärin musste die gesamte Sitzung in Kurzschrift aufschreiben, um alle wichtigen Entscheidungen schnell festzuhalten.

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verb

Abkürzen, verkürzen

(by extension) To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

Examples :

"To save time, the teacher often shorthand the instructions for the homework assignment. "

Um Zeit zu sparen, kürzte der Lehrer oft die Anweisungen für die Hausaufgaben ab.

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verb

In Kurzschrift schreiben

To write in shorthand.

Examples :

"To record the meeting's main points quickly, the secretary shorthand. "

Um die wichtigsten Punkte der Sitzung schnell festzuhalten, schrieb die Sekretärin in Kurzschrift.

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