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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abridgment

/ˈæbrɪdʒmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does abridgment mean?

noun

A shortened form of a written work, such as a book or a document, that retains the essential features and information of the original. An abridgment is often used to make a long work more concise and easier to read.

Example

"The abridgment of the novel was a bestseller, condensing the original 800-page book into a 300-page edition."

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