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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abridges

/æbrɪdʒɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does abridges mean?

verb

to shorten or reduce something, typically by cutting out unnecessary parts, or to bring something up to date by reducing it to a shorter form.

Example

"The editor abridged the novel to make it more concise for the younger audience."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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