abridge

/ə'bridʤ/
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abridge

The editor must abridge the long manuscript for publication.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To shorten a written work while preserving its essential meaning: To reduce the length of a text, speech, or other work by condensing or omitting parts without sacrificing the core content or message.
    • To curtail or diminish a right, privilege, or activity: To lessen the scope, duration, or extent of something, often a freedom or legal right.
Usage
  • The verb "abridge" is typically used with objects like "book," "text," "right," "freedom," or "speech." It often implies a formal or official reduction.
  • It is commonly used in the passive voice (e.g., "an abridged version").
Examples
  • Shortening a work:
    • The publisher asked the author to abridge the novel for a younger audience.
    • This is an abridged audiobook; the full version is 20 hours long.
  • Curtailing a right:
    • The government cannot abridge the citizens' right to peaceful assembly.
    • Some fear the new policy will abridge our freedom of speech.
Advanced Usage
  • "Abridged edition/version": A shortened publication of a longer work.
    • The abridged edition of the dictionary is more portable.
  • "To abridge someone of something" (archaic/legal): To deprive someone of a right or property.
    • The court's ruling abridged him of his inheritance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Abridgment/Abridgement (noun): The act of abridging or a shortened form of a work.
    • The abridgment of the classic tale made it accessible to children.
  • Abridger (noun): A person who abridges texts.
    • She worked as an abridger for a audiobook company.
Synonyms
  • Condense: To make something more concise.
  • Shorten: To reduce in length.
  • Curtail: To cut short or reduce.
  • Diminish: To make or become less.
Antonyms
  • Expand: To increase in size or scope.
  • Elongate: To lengthen.
  • Amplify: To enlarge or extend.
Related Phrases
  • Abridge the time: To shorten a designated period.
    • The judge agreed to abridge the time for filing the motion.
abridge

The editor must abridge the long manuscript for publication.

Verb
  1. lessen, diminish, or curtail
    • the new law might abridge our freedom of expression
  2. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
    • The manuscript must be shortened

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