Be-short-for meaning in English

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Definition

(Lab) is short for (laboratory): (Lab) stands for, is a diminutive form of (laboratory) idiom
Exercise 1
Select the correct phrase to describe an acronym ("R&D"): "R&D" "research and development".

Select the correct phrase to describe an abbreviation ("lab"): "Lab" "laboratory".
Select the correct phrase to describe an acronym ("R&D"): "R&D" stands for 1 "research and development".

Select the correct phrase to describe an abbreviation ("lab"): "Lab" is short for 2 "laboratory".
1 stands for: The idiom "to stand for" is used to specify an acronym. Example: "U.N." is an acronym for the United Nations, therefore we can ask, "what does "U.N." stand for?" if we want to know what the initials signify. "R&D" is an acronym for research and development: R&D stands for research and development.
1 takes after: This is incorrect. The idiom "to take after" means to resemble (in appearance or character), for example: Edward takes after his father, he has the same blonde hair and is just as shy.
1 is even with: This is not the correct expression to use.
1 is the diminutive of: This is not the correct expression to use.
2 is short for: This is the correct answer. The idiom "to be short for" is used to describe the abbreviated or shortened form of a word. Example: Photo is short for photograph, Bill is short for William.
2 adds up to: This is not the correct expression to use.
2 passes for: This is not the correct expression to use.
2 is the surname of: This is incorrect. "Surname" is synonymous with "last name". Bruno's surname is Delavigne.

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