It is possible to abbreviate frequently-used words and still understand them from context. Go over your notes as soon as possible after the lecture to clarify any confusing abbreviations, legibility, or misunderstanding. Use plurals and other endings wherever appropriate, e.g., rct , rctg , rct n for react , reacting , reaction . Learn the standard abbreviations that have been developed in the field of study. They are usually available for frequently used words and phrases.
Abbreviations usually consist of the first letter and other significant letters of English words.
Knowing the derivation of a word may help you understand the abbreviations. In making abbreviations, leave out the vowels and middle letters of a word. Here are some abbreviations used in lecture notes.