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Abridged
see synonyms of abridgedAdjective
1. abridged
(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting
Example Sentences:'an abridged version'
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Abridged
see synonyms of abridgedadjective
shortened; condensed
This is an abridged version of her new novel 'The Queen and I'.
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Abridged
see synonyms of abridgedtr.v. a·bridged, a·bridg·ing, a·bridg·es
1. To reduce the length of (a written text); condense: The editor abridged the manuscript by cutting out two chapters. See Synonyms at shorten.
2. To limit; curtail: an unconstitutional law that abridged the rights of citizens.
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