a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
"The nurse quickly wrote down vital signs in medical shorthand before handing the chart to the doctor."
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
"She took detailed notes in shorthand during the fast-paced meeting so she wouldn't miss a single point."
To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
"The stenographer quickly rendered the lawyer's rapid speech into shorthand during the deposition."