abridged

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/əˈbɹɪdʒd/ English

Definitions

verb

To deprive; to cut off.
To debar from.
To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.
To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.

adjective

Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.“The novel was abridged by the author to make the audio recording a more manageable length.”

Related words

Synonyms

half-length condensed cut potted shortened compendium abstract summary succinct abbreviated edited balance brief equity streamlined restricted

Associated

unabridged audiobook omitting eastenders annotated paperback translation version narrated dictionary omitted

Rhymes

ridged unabridged bridged

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