Abandonment
Stenography Dictionary Entry
Stenography Pattern
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Outline Explanation
N-Hook: A small final N-hook is attached to the end of the B stroke to represent the "n" in "abandon".
Suffix (-ment): To add the "-ment" ending, Pitman uses a specific contracted suffix rule. For "abandonment," the "M" is typically omitted for brevity, and the remaining N-stroke is halved to represent the "nt" sound (the "t" is added by the halving principle).
Joining: The halved N-stroke (representing "-ment") is joined directly to the B-stroke with its N-hook.
Key Rules Applied
Medial Omission: Pitman specifically lists "abandonment" as an example where a medial consonant or syllable is omitted to keep the outline brief.
The Halving Principle: Halving a stroke (like the N in "-ment") adds either a "t" or "d" sound. In this case, the halved N represents "nt."
Position Writing: Like its root, the outline remains above the line to indicate the first-place vowel.
Definition
(noun) The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.
The stenography shorthand pattern for Abandonment is used by court reporters, captioners, and transcriptionists. Stenographers use specialized machines with fewer keys than a standard keyboard to chord these patterns at high speeds.
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The word "Abandonment" is an important term in stenography and shorthand writing. Stenographers use specific stroke patterns to represent this word efficiently during rapid transcription. This stenography dictionary entry provides the standard definition and stroke pattern to help stenography students and professionals master their craft.
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