bowdlerization

noun

Definition of bowdlerizationnext
as in summary
a shortened version of a written work this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology

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  1. summary
  2. abridgment
  3. abbreviation
  4. condensation
  5. review
  6. digest
Noun
  • In the interests of full disclosure, Hussain writes for The Athletic, but few would challenge that summary of his status.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Humans can run dense regulatory documents through AI to get concise, actionable summaries that may also suggests policy updates or control improvements based on industry best practices.
    — Gaurav Kapoor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of summary
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  • All of which is beating around the bush on the way to say that the set was pretty unassailable for an abridgement of what is about to come on tour.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The court found that the current cap violated the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of freedom of speech.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of abridgment
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  • There will be controversy, grift and venality, supporters will get lost and lose themselves in a fog of legalese, accounting and abbreviations — VAR, SCR, LOL, FFS — there will be ugliness and misgivings and a lot of meh.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For spacing purposes, Steele has removed the following words – left, at, by, went, had, in, the, to, for, and, then and got – and has crafted his own abbreviations.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of abbreviation
Noun
  • Chicago Cubs crew and players worked to remove condensation from the court during the NCAA college Volleyball Challenge Week.
    — Doha Madani, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of condensation
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  • The play clock, game clock and coach-to-player communication were re-established along with the scoreboard and replay review.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The New York Power Authority (NYPA) reviews compliance annually and can adjust the site’s benefits if the commitment isn’t met.
    — Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • How Somatic Sleep Protocols Work Somatic sleep protocols are body-first routines built to move the nervous system out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest before bed.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a quick digest of recent Star-Telegram coverage across the area.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of digest
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“Bowdlerization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerization. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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