abridgment

/əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
noun
  1. A shortened version of a book, speech, or other text (alternative spelling of abridgement).
    • The library has both the full text and an abridgment of the law.
    • This abridgment of the encyclopedia is perfect for quick reference.
    • He read an abridgment of the famous speech in class.
  2. The act or process of shortening a text (alternative spelling of abridgement).
    • The abridgment of the report saved the team hours of reading.
    • The abridgment of the novel was done by a professional editor.
    • Careful abridgment can make complex ideas more accessible.
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