Abridgment and Enlargement

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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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Enlargement is an antonym for abridgment in topics: condensation, increase, decrease.

Enlargement noun - The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

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Abridgment is an antonym for enlargement in increase topic.

Nearby Words: enlarge, enlarged, enlarging, enlarger

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