faithfulabridgment
nounUK /ˈfeɪθfəl əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
US /ˈfeɪθfəl əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
A short version of a book that keeps the main ideas and story the same as the original.
The children's edition is a faithfulabridgment of the long novel, so young readers can enjoy the whole story.
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2. A shortened legal document that still states the original terms correctly.
The lawyer prepared a faithfulabridgment of the contract for the client to review quickly.
3. A shortened recording or transcript that keeps the speaker's exact meaning.
The podcast notes were a faithfulabridgment of the interview, keeping every key point.
4. A shortened version of a religious text that preserves its core teachings.
The study guide offered a faithfulabridgment of the scripture for beginners.