Abbreviation and Bowdlerization

Abbreviation

Abbreviation noun - A shortened version of a written work.
Usage example: a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers
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Bowdlerization and abbreviation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bowdlerization" instead a noun "Abbreviation".

Bowdlerization

Bowdlerization noun - A shortened version of a written work.
Usage example: this bowdlerization of “Moby Dick” simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology

Abbreviation and bowdlerization are semantically related. You can use "Abbreviation" instead a noun "Bowdlerization".
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