Compact

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to shorten or reduce in length

adjective shortened or made briefer

  • The professor used an abbreviated version of the textbook for the lecture.
  • I found an abbreviated version of the article online.
  • I always use the abbreviated form of texting to save time.
  • His speech was so abbreviated that it left out important details.

noun the act of shortening or condensing something

  • The abridgment of the novel made it more accessible to readers with limited time.
  • I found a great abridgment of that long book we have to read for class.
  • I can't believe they made an abridgment of that movie, it's going to be so much shorter now.
  • His refusal to compromise was an abridgment of their chances for success.