What is another word for abridgement?
Pronunciation: [ɐbɹˈɪd͡ʒmənt] (IPA) 
Abridgement refers to the act of shortening or condensing a piece of written work. Synonyms for abridgement include abbreviation, summary, condensation, compression, reduction, digest, and abstract. An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, typically consisting of a few letters. A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a longer work. Condensation is the act of making something more dense or concentrated, in this case by shortening a written work. Compression refers to the act of squeezing or compacting something, which is similar to abridging a text's content. Reduction and digest both refer to boiling down a work to its essential elements, while abstract specifically refers to a summary of the work's main points.
