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
Sum and bowdlerization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sum" instead a noun "Bowdlerization".
Sum
Sum noun - A complete amount of something.
Bowdlerization and sum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bowdlerization" instead a noun "Sum".
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