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abridge Definition and Meaning in English (abridge definition)

verb
Synonyms:shortencondensetruncate
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Abridge definition: To shorten a book, movie, or speech while retaining the essential parts and meaning.

Definitions of Abridge

  1. 1verb

    To shorten a book, movie, or speech while retaining the essential parts and meaning.

Example Sentences

casual

“The editor decided to abridge the novel for younger readers.”

business

“You must abridge your report to fit the page limit.”

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past tenseabridged
present participleabridging
nounabridgment
agent nounabridger

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Abridge definition: To shorten a book, movie, or speech while retaining the essential parts and meaning.
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'Abridge' translates to 'abridge' in English. Abridge definition: To shorten a book, movie, or speech while retaining the essential parts and meaning.
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