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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abridging

/ˈæbrɪdʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does abridging mean?

verb

to shorten or reduce something, such as a text, a speech, or a document, to make it shorter and more concise.

Example

"The editor was tasked with abridging the novel to fit it into a smaller format."

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

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