This document defines and provides examples of abbreviations, contractions, and jargon. It states that an abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase using letters from the original, while a contraction omits letters and combines the remaining parts. Abbreviations are widely used for measurements in cooking and baking as well as educational degrees and job titles. Internet chat abbreviations are also included. The document concludes by giving examples of medical, police, and political jargon, which are specialized terms used within specific professions or groups.

1. Presented to:
Dr. Bhupesh sir From
Polishetty Navalika
(pharmaceutics) Sem3rd
A10647016015
Abbreviation and Jargon

2. An abbreviation ( meaning short[citation needed]) is a
shortened form of a word or phrase. It consists of a
group of letters taken from the word or phrase. For
example, the word abbreviation can itself be
represented by the abbreviation abbr., abbrv.,
or abbrev.
An abbreviation is a shortening by any method; a
contraction is a reduction of size by the drawing
together of the parts.

3. A contraction of a word is made by omitting certain
letters or syllables and bringing together the first and
last letters or elements; an abbreviation may be made
by omitting certain portions from the interior or by
cutting off a part.
A contraction is an abbreviation, but an
abbreviation is not necessarily a contraction.
Eg:-Doctor: Dr
Professor: Prof
Reverend: Revd

4. Abbreviations for Cooking and Baking:-
Abbreviations are also necessary for measurements for
cooking and baking.
tsp or t - teaspoon/teaspoons.
tbs, tbsp or T - tablespoon/tablespoons
c - cup/cups
gal – gallon
lb - pound/pounds
qt - quart

5. Abbreviations often show up in describing educational degrees
and job titles. For example:
BA - Bachelor of Arts
BS - Bachelor of Science
MA - Master of Arts
Educational Degrees and Job Titles:-

6. US-United State
UK-United kingdom
Internet ChatInternet Chat
Internet Chat:-
 TY - thank you
WC - wrong conversation
 LOL - laugh-out-loud
•LOL - laugh-out-loud

7. A syllabic abbreviation is usually formed from the initial
syllables of several words, such
as Interpol = International + police. Syllabic abbreviations
are usually written using lower case, sometimes starting
with a capital letter, and are always pronounced as words
rather than letter by letter. Syllabic abbreviations should be
distinguished from portmanteaus, which combine two
words without necessarily taking whole syllables from
each.
Syllabic abbreviation:-

8. special words or expressions used by a profession or group
that are difficult for others to understand.
Examples of Medical Jargon:-
Agonal - Term to signify a major, negative change in a
patient’s condition
BP - Medical shorthand for blood pressure.
FX - Medical jargon meaning bone fracture.
JT - A joint.
NPO - A patient should not take anything by mouth.

9. Examples of Police Jargon:-
Code Eight - Term that means officer needs help
immediately
Code Eleven - A code that means the individual is at the
scene of the crime
FTP - The failure of an individual to pay a fine
Examples of Political Jargon:-
Left wing - Political jargon for liberal, progressive
viewpoint
Right wing - Jargon meaning a conservative viewpoint
POTUS - President of the United States
SCOTUS - Supreme Court of the United States