Word
abridgment
Phoneticsabridg·ment
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a shorter version of a long book or legal document. It contains only the most important parts so you can read it faster.
n. a shortened version of a text or legal document, containing only the essential parts. Often used in legal contexts to refer to a summary of a statute or case.
Examples
“The abridgment of the long novel is much easier to read.”
“Law students often use an abridgment of the constitution to find specific clauses quickly during their exams.”
“The legal team prepared a detailed abridgment of the evidence to ensure the judge could grasp the core facts of the case without being overwhelmed by minor procedural details.”
Examples
simple
“The abridgment of the long novel is much easier to read.”
contextual
“Law students often use an abridgment of the constitution to find specific clauses quickly during their exams.”
complex
“The legal team prepared a detailed abridgment of the evidence to ensure the judge could grasp the core facts of the case without being overwhelmed by minor procedural details.”
Etymology
First attested in 1494. From Middle English abrygement, from Middle French abrégement. Equivalent to abridge + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- 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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