for short
As an abbreviated form of something. Please don't call William "Bill" for short—he doesn't like it.
for short
as an abbreviation. The Internal Revenue Service is known as the IRS for short. David goes by Dave for short.
for short
Also, short for. As an abbreviation. For example, Richard prefers to be called Dick for short, or The Fed is short for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. [Mid-1800s]
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as a shorter way of saying something: Her name’s Joanna, but her friends call her ‘Jo’ for short. for short
As an abbreviation: He's called Ed for short.