Thesaurus: abridgment

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1. n. The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses.
2. n. An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
3. n. That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
4. n. a shortened version of a written work
5. n:100 n a shortened version of a written work