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to abridge
01
to make a book, play, etc. short by omitting the details and including the main parts
Examples
The play was abridged for the school performance, focusing on the key scenes.
The film adaptation abridged the novel, leaving out some subplots.
02
to decrease, reduce, or restrict something, often by cutting down its size, duration, or range
Examples
The company policy aims to abridge unnecessary meetings, ensuring employees have more time for productive tasks.
We will abridge the event schedule to accommodate the unexpected delay in the program.
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