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abridgment

 
also a·bridge·ment (ə-brĭj'mənt) pronunciation
n.
  1. The act of abridging or the state of being abridged.
  2. A written text that has been abridged.

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is the better spelling, rather than abridgment.

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noun

    A short summary or version prepared by cutting down a larger work: abstract, brief, condensation, epitome, synopsis. See words.

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Definition: shortening, summary
Antonyms: addition, enlargement, expansion, extension, increase, lengthening, padding

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