shorthand

Meanings

Noun

• A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
• Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

Verb

• To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
• To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
• To write in shorthand.

Origin

• The noun is derived from short + hand. The verb is derived from the noun.