Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abridge
verb
/əˈbrɪdʒ/
Definition
To shorten a piece of writing without losing its essential meaning.
Examples
- She decided to abridge the novel for younger readers.
- The editor had to abridge the article to fit the magazine’s space constraints.
- They aimed to abridge the lecture to focus on the most critical points.
Meaning
To condense or reduce something, especially in text, while still retaining the core message or intent.
Synonyms
- shorten
- condense
- curtail
- reduce
- truncate
