Abridged vs. Unabridged — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Abridged and Unabridged
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Abridged
To reduce the length of (a written text); condense
The editor abridged the manuscript by cutting out two chapters.
Unabridged
Containing the original content; not condensed. Used of books, articles, and documents.
Abridged
To limit; curtail
An unconstitutional law that abridged the rights of citizens.
Unabridged
(of a book or document) Not abridged, shortened, expurgated or condensed; complete.
Abridged
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.
The novel was abridged by the author to make the audio recording a more manageable length.
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Unabridged
An unabridged publication, especially a reference work
Abridged
Simple past tense and past participle of abridge
Unabridged
Not abridged, or shortened; full; complete; entire; whole.
Abridged
Shortened by condensing or rewriting; - said of texts
Unabridged
(used of texts) not shortened;
An unabridged novel
Abridged
(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting;
An abridged version
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