abridger

Meanings

• noun

  One who abridges or condenses long texts or documents

  - "The editor was an expert abridger, able to reduce a 100-page report to just 10 pages."
  - "The student struggled to understand the original text, but found the abridged version much clearer."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abridger
ridger , bigger , rider , hider

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Variants

List of all variants of abridger that leads to same result
abridge , abridged , abridger , abridgers , abridges , abridging

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Etymology

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From the verb 'abridge', meaning 'to shorten or condense'. The term 'abridger' refers to someone who performs this task.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'abridger' in English was in the 15th century.

2. The Oxford English Dictionary is an example of a well-known abridged version of the English language.

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Related Concepts

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1. summarization: The process of condensing a longer text into a shorter version while retaining the original meaning.

2. editing: The process of reviewing and revising a text to improve its quality or clarity.

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Culture

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In literature, an abridger may be responsible for creating study guides or simplified versions of complex texts for students or general audiences. In the legal field, an abridger may compile and summarize case law or statutes.

How to Memorize "abridger"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an editor sitting at a desk, surrounded by piles of documents. He or she carefully reads through each document, making notes and marking sections to be shortened. Visualize the final product as a condensed, clear version of the original text.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abridger' with the image of a condensed or shortened version of a text or document.
   - Think of an abridger as someone who makes complex information easier to understand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'abridger': 'An abridger is a reader who makes texts shorter and clearer.'
   - Use the acronym A-B-R-I-D-G-E: 'A Better Reading Interpretation for Detailed Guides and Editions'.

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