abrege

/abˈrɛʒ/; French: /abʁɛʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A brief summary of a longer work, such as a book or a speech; an abbreviation or a shortened form.

“The speaker provided an abrege of the complex research project.”

2. verb

To shorten or summarize something into a smaller form.

“The editor abrege the lengthy article to fit the space constraints.”

Synonyms

  • abstract
  • digest
  • summary

Antonyms

  • expansion
  • lengthen