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abbreviation vs contraction
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abbreviationnoun/əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a short form of a word or phrase, such as "Dr" for "Doctor" | Goes with — | Example "Mon" is a common abbreviation for "Monday" on calendars. |
| contractionnoun/kənˈtræk.ʃən/ | Meaning a shortened form of a word or phrase, with some letters left out, such as "can't" | Goes with use a contraction | Example "Don't" is a contraction of "do not", and it is common in emails to colleagues. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
In a cover letter, avoid and keep the tone formal.