verb (used with object), a·bridged, a·bridg·ing. to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book. to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit;to abridge one's freedom.

What is the adjective of abridge?

adjective. /əˈbrɪdʒd/ /əˈbrɪdʒd/ ​(of a book, play, etc.) made shorter by leaving parts out.

What does a abridging mean?

1 : to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense abridge a novel an abridged dictionary. 2 : to shorten in duration or extent Tess wished to abridge her visit as much as possible …— Thomas Hardy. 3 formal : to reduce in scope : diminish attempts to abridge the right of free speech.