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abridge

[ uh-brij ]

verb (used with object)

abridged, abridging.
  1. to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents:

    to abridge a reference book.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge one's freedom.

    to abridge a visit;

    to abridge one's freedom.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:

  3. to deprive; cut off.


abridge

/ əˈɪ /

verb

  1. to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting
  2. to curtail; diminish
  3. archaic.
    to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ岵, adjective
  • ˈ岵, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·岵·· ·岵·· adjective
  • ·岵· noun
  • non··岵·· adjective
  • ··岵 verb (used with object) reabridged reabridging
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of abridge1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English abreggen, abriggen, from Middle French abreg(i)er, from Late Latin 𱹾 “to shorten”; a- 4, abbreviate
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of abridge1

C14: via Old French abregier from Late Latin 𱹾 to shorten
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Synonym Study

See shorten.
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“Article V: A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.”

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Dunthorne had access to the German original, about 1,800 typewritten pages, as well as to a translated, abridged version distributed to family members.

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There are abridged biographies of certain people throughout the book.

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If there’s a disadvantage to this abridged election, Stutzman said, it’s the limited time Harris has to introduce herself.

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I would love to hear an abridged history of soy/tamari, as well as what led to your family originally becoming involved in the practice?

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