SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN THE FORMATION AND INTERPRETATION OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK ABBREVIATIONS

This research work focuses on the similarities and differences in the formation and interpretation of abbreviations in English and Uzbek languages. It examines abbreviations as important lexical units widely used in modern media discourse, scientific communication, and everyday language. The study analyzes the structural types of abbreviations, including acronyms, initialisms, shortenings, and clipped forms, and explains how they are formed in both languages. Special attention is given to the linguistic mechanisms behind abbreviation creation, such as morphological reduction, phonetic simplification, and graphical representation. In addition, the research compares how abbreviations are interpreted and understood by speakers of English and Uzbek, highlighting the role of context, cultural factors, and language-specific rules in decoding meaning. It also explores the influence of globalization, technology, and media on the increasing use of abbreviations in both languages. The results of the study show both common patterns and significant differences in abbreviation formation and usage between English and Uzbek. The findings contribute to a better understanding of lexical development and cross-linguistic communication in modern linguistics.