Abridgment and Amplification

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Abridgment noun - A shortened version of a written work.

Usage example: this Italian-English pocket dictionary is an abridgment of the hardback edition

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Amplification is an antonym for abridgment.

Amplification noun - Addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail.

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Abridgment is an antonym for amplification in increase in size or effect topic.

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