Meaning of abridgment in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

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  1. Noun

    abridgment

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French abregement, from the verb abreg(i)er (see abridge)

    Definitions

    1. a shortened version of a written work

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