abridgements
n. B2 Upper Intermediate abridge·ments
n. shorter versions of a long book or document. They keep the main ideas but remove extra details to make the text easier to read.
n. shortened versions of a text, typically omitting less essential details while preserving the core content and structure.
The student used an abridgement of the novel for her research.
Legal professionals often rely on abridgements of lengthy court transcripts to find the most relevant evidence quickly.
The publisher released several abridgements of the original epic to cater to modern readers who prefer concise narratives without sacrificing the historical accuracy of the source material.