: shortened or condensed especially by the omission of words or passages
an abridged dictionary
an abridged version/edition of a classic novel
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“Abridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abridged. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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