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- DictionaryAbridged/əˈbrijd/
adjective
- 1. (of a piece of writing) having been shortened: "an abridged text of the speech"
ABRIDGED definition: 1. made shorter by having some details or less important information removed: 2. made shorter by…. Learn more.
verb (used with object) , a·bridged, a·bridg·ing. to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book. Synonyms: abstract, condense, epitomize, summarize, digest. Antonyms: lengthen. to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge one's freedom. to abridge a visit;
Definitions of abridged. adjective. (used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting. “an abridged version” synonyms: cut, shortened. with parts removed. half-length. abridged to half its original length. potted. (British informal) summarized or abridged. short. primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration.
abridge verb [T] (make shorter) Add to word list. Add to word list. to make a book, play, or piece of writing shorter by removing details and information that is not important: The book was abridged for children. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Editing & compiling.
Abridged definition: (of a book, document, presentation, etc.) shortened by omitting less important parts while retaining the basic content. See examples of ABRIDGED used in a sentence.
Definition of abridged adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
lessen, diminish, or curtail. “the new law might abridge our freedom of expression” see more. verb. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. synonyms: abbreviate, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce, shorten. cut, edit, edit out. cut and assemble the components of. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Abridge."
