abridgment

a·bridg·ment also a·bridge·ment  (-brjmnt)

n.

1. The act of abridging or the state of being abridged.

2. A written text that has been abridged.

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abridgment, abridgement [əˈbrɪdʒmənt]

n

1. a shortened version of a written work

2. the act of abridging or state of being abridged

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abridgment, abridgement

a shortened or condensed form of a book, article, etc.

See also: Books

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

abridgment - a shortened version of a written work abridgement, capsule, condensation sum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"

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abridgment

noun shortening, reduction, résumé, outline, restriction, diminishing, decrease, limitation, summary, abstract, digest, contraction, cutting, lessening, epitome, abbreviation, condensation, compendium, synopsis, diminution, curtailment, précis, conspectus The issue of abridgment is in the author's hands.