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[ verb ] reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Synonyms Examples "The manuscript must be shortened" Used in print (The New York Times...)Field_Marshal Slim has abridged it for the benefit of `` those who , finding not so great an attraction in accounts of military moves and counter-moves , are more interested in men and their reactions to stress , hardship and danger '' . Related terms elaborate decrease condense bowdlerize cut condensation contraction abridger |
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