abridgment
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a·bridg·ment
also a·bridge·ment (ə-brĭj'mənt) 
n.
n.
- The act of abridging or the state of being abridged.
- A written text that has been abridged.
Fowler's Modern English Usage:
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abridgement
is the better spelling, rather than abridgment.
| about, abound, abortive, aborted | |
| abrogate, arrogate, absolutely, absolve |
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abridgment
Antonyms by Answers.com:
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abridgement
n
Definition: shortening, summary
Antonyms: addition, enlargement, expansion, extension, increase, lengthening, padding
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