Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breviate
verb
/ˈbrɛvɪeɪt/
Definition
To shorten or condense something, particularly a text or written work.
Examples
- The author decided to breviate the lengthy report for clarity.
- In her presentation, she chose to breviate the main points for quicker understanding.
- He was asked to breviate the articles to fit the magazine’s format.
Meaning
The act of making something more concise, often by only including the essential parts.
Synonyms
- abbreviate
- condense
- summarize
