Abridge and Edit

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Abridge verb - Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.

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Edit is a synonym for abridge in summarize topic. In some cases you can use "Edit" instead a verb "Abridge".

Edit verb - To prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating.

Usage example: the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary

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Abridge is a synonym for edit in condense topic. You can use "Abridge" instead a verb "Edit", if it concerns topics such as shorten.

Nearby Words: edited, editing, editor, editable

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