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for short

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 31, 2026

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 • Mar. 27, 2026

The new Winter Olympic sport of ski mountaineering - or skimo for short - made its highly anticipated debut on Thursday in blizzard conditions in Bormio.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

During their workweek they are only allowed outdoors for short daily walks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Clerk, Special Duties, clk/sd for short, like w/ op is for Wireless Operator and Y for wireless.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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