Shortened words

Some common words are better known in their abbreviated form.

photograph - photo
newspaper - paper
popular music - pop
facsimile transmission - fax
kilogram - kilo
bicycle - bike
examination - exam
veterinary surgeon - vet
gymnasium - gym
advertisement - ad, advert
demonstration - demo
document - doc
laboratory - lab
doctor - doc
comfortable - comfy
professional - pro
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