Definition of abridgment Abridgment

a•bridg•ment

We found 8 definitions of abridgment from 5 different sources.

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What does abridgment mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

abridgment - a shortened version of a written work
  condensation, abridgement, capsule
  sum-up, summary a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
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  • abridgment (Noun)
    That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
  • abridgment (Noun)
    Any of various brief statments of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • abridgment (n.)
    The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses.
  • abridgment (n.)
    An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
  • abridgment (n.)
    That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • abridgment
    Shortened form of something.

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