Meaning of the word abridgment in English

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abridgment

US /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənt/
UK /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənt/
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Noun

1.

a shortened version of a written work

Example:
The publisher released an abridgment of the classic novel for younger readers.
This abridgment retains the core message of the original text.
2.

the act of shortening or condensing a written work

Example:
The process of abridgment requires careful selection of key information.
Her skill in abridgment made complex texts accessible to a wider audience.
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