bowdlerizations

noun

plural of bowdlerization
as in summaries
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. summaries
  2. abbreviations
  3. reviews
  4. surveys
Noun
  • The agent's output, grounded in model predictions rather than raw metrics, beat the baseline on every dimension physicians scored, and its ratings were statistically indistinguishable from summaries built on actual ground truth.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • New summaries are added regularly, and the lifetime subscription unlocks the full library without ongoing fees.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Definition of summaries
Noun
  • One of football betting’s favourite abbreviations and the concept is refreshingly uncomplicated.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Look for the following abbreviations in plant catalogs and on labels when selecting varieties.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Definition of abbreviations
Noun
  • That would be Sound of Freedom, which has a 57% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a genuinely stunning 99% audience score with over 10,000 reviews.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Cooper Johnson, its owner, said his business received dozens of emails and negative online reviews.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of reviews
Noun
  • Organizations spend enormous resources trying to create a sense of belonging from the center through onboarding experiences, engagement surveys, retreats, values statements, and culture programs.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
  • Any references to academic studies or surveys are for illustrative purposes and should not be interpreted as endorsements.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of surveys
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