for short

Idioms  

1. Also, short for. As an abbreviation. For example, Richard prefers to be called Dick for short, or The Fed is short for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

The Apollo program was designed to send small crews there for short periods of time and bring them back, and not really to do anything there.

From Barron's

Yet the study’s researchers found a way for short sellers to profit: Focus on stocks whose borrowing costs are high, but not higher than 50%.

From MarketWatch

On the edge of Haarlem was a truck farm that hid refugees for short periods of time.

From Literature

After having physiotherapy, Leah can now walk with the help of a crutch and drive for short distances.

From BBC

Just four more blocks, but my shoes are held to my feet with the flimsiest of straps; my skirt allows only for short, quick steps.

From Literature