Abkürzungsverzeichnisse
Abkürzungsverzeichnis is a section in German technical and academic writing that lists abbreviations used throughout a document, along with their full forms. Its purpose is to improve readability by providing a quick reference for readers and to promote consistent use of shorthand terms.
The directory is usually arranged alphabetically by the abbreviation. Each entry typically consists of the abbreviation,
A related concept is the glossary (Glossar), which lists terms and their definitions. An abbreviations list
In practice, abkürzungsverzeichnisse are often created in the drafting phase or after a manuscript is complete.
In English-language contexts, this section is usually called a list of abbreviations or an abbreviations glossary
Editors should ensure accuracy by listing only abbreviations used in the document and avoiding unnecessary duplicates.