Definitions

1. noun

a shortened form of a book, document, or speech; a condensed version of something

“The book’s abridgment made it easier to read in just a few hours.”

2. noun

the act of shortening something, such as a speech or a document

“The abridgment of the speech was necessary to fit it into the time limit.”

3. noun

a shortened form of a law or a legal document

“The abridgment of the law was used in the court case.”

4. verb

to shorten a book, document, or speech

“The editor abridged the manuscript to make it more concise.”