The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses.

a diminution or curtailment, as of legal rights.

An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form, esp. of a written work; an abbreviation.

a shortened version of a written work

a shortened version of the author's original work.

That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.

A condensed form as of a book or play.