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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abridge

/æbrɪdʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does abridge mean?

verb

to shorten or reduce something, such as a text or a document, to a smaller size or amount, often by cutting out unnecessary parts. to bring or reduce something to a smaller size or amount.

Example

"The editor was forced to abridge the novel to fit it into the limited space of the magazine."

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