abridgement

Noun

Meaning

a shortened version of a written work

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

capsule condensation abridgment abb synoptic economy lack epitome brief absence reduction decrease compression abstract sketch
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Antonyms

appendix addition culture addendum progress inflation
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Hypernyms

summary sum-up

Examples

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. James Madison

You can't disobey the rules every time you disapprove. However, when you're considering something that constitutes an extreme abridgement of your rights, conscience is the court of last resort. Mario Savio

Since informed public opinion is the most potent of all restraints upon misgovernment, the suppression or abridgement of the publicity afforded by a free press cannot be regarded otherwise than with grave concern. George Sutherland

However Peuerbach fell ill in 1461 and died only having completed the first six books of his abridgement of the Almagest. Source: Internet

During his time in Italy he completed Peuerbach's Almagest abridgement, Epytoma in almagesti Ptolemei. Source: Internet

Also, since the book is 81 short poems, there is little need for an abridgement. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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