What is another word for Abridging?

Pronunciation: [ɐbɹˈɪd͡ʒɪŋ] (IPA)

Abridging is the act of shortening or reducing a particular piece of content. There are different synonyms for this word, which can be used interchangeably in various contexts. One such synonym is condensing, which means to make content more concise and compressed. Another synonym for abridging is abbreviating, which refers to reducing a word or phrase to its shortest form without changing its original meaning. Summarizing is another synonym for abridging, meaning to capture the main ideas of a longer text in a shorter form. Lastly, truncating is another synonym for abridging, which refers to cutting or shortening something by removing some of its parts.

What are the hypernyms for Abridging?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Abridging

I may possibly be thought to proceed too far in Abridging history of so many heroic personages, upon whose names antiquity has impressed a reverence; and whose mighty actions have never been disputed.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
The Doctor laughed heartily, but persisted in denying this; and the lady urged him to relate to me the plan he had so successfully pursued in Abridging his road to Fortune.
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner
The person while so employed has to hear and reiterate the ideas of the speaker as he proceeds; these he must remember and arrange, selecting, Abridging, condensing, or abandoning, according to the extent of his manual dexterity in writing.
"A Practical Enquiry into the Philosophy of Education"
James Gall

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