English to English verb
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reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | | Example: The manuscript must be shortened
source: wordnet30
2 |
lessen, diminish, or curtail | | Example: the new law might abridge our freedom of expression
source: wordnet30
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To make shorter; to shorten in duration; to lessen; to diminish; to curtail; as, to abridge labor; to abridge power or rights. | | source: webster1913
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