Abridgement
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noun.
a shortened version .
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noun.
Alternative form of
abridgment
.
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noun.
a shortened version of a written work
Word Usage
"535 Here some abridgement is necessary, for we have another recital of what has been told more than once."
Etymologically Related
abridge
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
sum-up
summary
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
abridgment
camerawork
clarification
coördination
delineator
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
abridgment
condensation