Identify the term that best summarizes the following definition:
The practice of changing the meaning of a word or phrase by abbreviating it
The term that best summarizes this definition is Abbreviation.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Identify the term that best summarizes the following definition:

### Input:
The practice of changing the meaning of a word or phrase by abbreviating it

### Output:
The term that best summarizes this definition is Abbreviation.