biog

[ bahy-og ]

/ ˈbaɪ ɒg /

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noun Informal.

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Also bio.

Origin of biog

First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening

Other definitions for biog (2 of 2)

biog.

abbreviation

biographer.

biographical.

biography.

How to use biog in a sentence

“Uncertain,” “inconclusive,” “probably”—one would be alarmed to read such nervous gossip in a hack showbiz biog.
Did Hollywood Collaborate With Hitler? A New Book Makes Bold Claims.|Christopher Bray|September 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
His eloquent and pointed speeches, many of which were printed, are included in the article in the Biog.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
It may be seen in his account of this voyage, given in the Biog.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16|Robert Kerr
Biog., and a full collection of the ancient testimonies will be found in Harnack's Altchristliche Litteratur, vol.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3|Various

Even this supposition is exceedingly unnecessary; because, it appears from the Memoir of Cook, in the Biog.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16|Robert Kerr
Biog.; to which source I must acknowledge my obligation for nearly the whole of these biographical notes.
Cicero's Tusculan Disputations|Marcus Tullius Cicero

British Dictionary definitions for biog

biog.

abbreviation for

biographical

biography

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