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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Abridgment \A*bridg"ment\ (-br[i^]j"ment), n. [OE. abregement See {Abridge}.] 1. The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses. 2. An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form an abbreviation. Ancient coins as abridgments of history. --Addison. 3. That which abridges or cuts short; hence an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly. [Obs.] What abridgment have you for this evening? What mask? What music? --Shak. Syn: {Abridgment}, {Compendium}, {Epitome}, {Abstract}, {Synopsis}. Usage: An abridgment is made by omitting the less important parts of some larger work as an abridgment of a dictionary A compendium is a brief exhibition of a subject, or science, for common use as a compendium of American literature. An epitome corresponds to a compendium, and gives briefly the most material points of a subject; as an epitome of history. An abstract is a brief statement of a thing in its main points. A synopsis is a bird's-eye view of a subject, or work in its several parts From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: abridgment n : a shortened version of a written work [syn: {condensation}, {abridgement}, {capsule}]
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