Noun: shorthand 'short,hand
- A method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
"Shorthand is a form of tachygraphy used by many secretaries";
- stenography, tachygraphy, steno [N. Amer, informal]
- Written in abbreviated or symbolic form
"shorthand notes"
Derived forms: shorthands
See also: written
Type of: hand, handwriting, script, writing
Encyclopedia: Shorthand