: 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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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body. Fox News, 17 Jan. 2023 On Friday, Burrows, R-Lubbock, made public his request to Uvalde District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee for an abridged video from a school hallway camera to be released. Dallas News, 11 July 2022 Below, and on the following slides, is an abridged version of the paper published with the winning entries (and runners up). Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2013 For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for abridged 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abridged was in the 14th century

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“Abridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abridged. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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