Telecom Dictionary - Definitions of termsA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZAbbreviated Address - Definition and UseAbbreviated Address - An abbreviated address is an address that has fewer characters than the full address, usually for special communications and other services or for certain users. Note: Examples of abbreviated addresses are (a) a four-digit telephone number for a user calling another user connected to the same switching exchange, and (b) message addresses that have only the addressee name and station code or number. |