truncatededitions

noun

UK /trʌŋˈkeɪtɪd ɪˈdɪʃənz/

US /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd ɪˈdɪʃənz/

Shortened versions of books or texts that have had some parts cut out.

The library keeps truncatededitions of long novels for young readers.

SYNONYMS

abridged versions shortened editions condensed editions cut-down editions

RELATED WORDS

abridgment excerpt condensation summary

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Digital copies of documents with missing sections.

The archive stored truncatededitions of the old newspapers.

3. Special small releases of a product with fewer features.

Fans collected the truncatededitions of the game.

4. Edited recordings that leave out some scenes.

The channel aired truncatededitions of the films.