Abridging

Pronunciation: /əˈbrɪdʒ/

Abridging (verb)

  1. To make something shorter by removing parts, especially a text or speech.

Examples

  • You can abridge the text to make it easier to read.
  • You can abridge the text to make it shorter.

Common collocations: abridge a book, abridge a speech, easily abridge

Synonyms of Abridging

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Abridging

  • — To make something larger or more extensive.
  • — To make something longer in duration or size.