Word
abridgable
Definition
v. to make a book or a piece of information shorter by removing parts that are not necessary. You do this to make it easier to read or understand.
v. to shorten a text or document by omitting less essential details or sections. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the material being condensed.
Examples
“The editor abridged the long novel into a shorter version.”
“To save space in the final report, the researchers abridged the technical appendices to focus on the main findings.”
“While the original manuscript was intended for academic publication, the author abridged the final chapters to ensure the general public could grasp the core argument without specialized knowledge.”
Examples
simple
“The editor abridged the long novel into a shorter version.”
contextual
“To save space in the final report, the researchers abridged the technical appendices to focus on the main findings.”
complex
“While the original manuscript was intended for academic publication, the author abridged the final chapters to ensure the general public could grasp the core argument without specialized knowledge.”
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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