Definitions

1. verb

to shorten or reduce something, especially a document or a story, by omitting details or parts

“The editor abridged the novel to fit it into a smaller book size.”

2. verb

to bring within the limits of a law or rule

“The court abridged the prisoner’s sentence to reduce the amount of time they had to serve.”

3. noun

a shortened version of a document or story

“The abridged version of the book was easier to read than the original.”

4. verb

to reduce or limit something, especially a right or privilege

“The new law abridged the freedom of speech by restricting what people could say.”