abbreviating
ab-bre-vi-at-ing
verb
Making a word, phrase, or text shorter, typically by omission.
"She was abbreviating the long title for clarity."
noun
The process or act of shortening a word or phrase.
"Abbreviating names can save time in writing."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: abbreviate, contract, shorten, reduce, cut, foreshorten, abridge
Antonyms: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate