The article examines the role and place of abbreviations in the modern lexical system of the language. It is emphasized that the active development of abbreviations is driven by the increasing information load, globalization, digitalization, and the need to accelerate communication. Various fields of their usage are analyzed, ranging from science, technology, and the military sphere to everyday speech and online communication. The paper provides examples of different types of abbreviations, including country and city names, institutional titles, professional ranks, and military terminology. The dual nature of abbreviations is highlighted: on the one hand, they enhance conciseness and efficiency of communication; on the other hand, they may hinder text comprehension due to loss of semantic information. The study concludes that abbreviations not only adapt to the language system but also influence its development, shaping new structural and stylistic models. In the context of global communication and digital technologies, their significance continues to grow, making abbreviations an important subject of linguistic research.

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