Summary

verb to shorten or condense a written work by reducing its length or content

• The publisher decided to abridge the classic novel for a younger audience.
• I had to abridge my presentation because I ran out of time.
• I'm going to abridge this article so it's easier to read.
• He tried to abridge her freedom, but she refused to be controlled.

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.