abridgement

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Noun abridgement has 1 sense

condensation, abridgement, abridgment, capsule - a shortened version of a written work
--₁ is a kind of summary

Derived form: verb abridge₁

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Abridgement

Noun

1. The act or process of reducing the length or scope of something.

Example sentence: The abridgement of the novel was necessary to fit it into a two-hour film.

2. A shortened version or summary of a larger work.

Example sentence: The abridgement of the textbook made it easier for students to understand the main concepts.

Verb

1. To shorten or condense a text or piece of writing.

Example sentence: The editor had to abridge the article to meet the word limit.

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