| abbr | shorten, as of words |
|---|---|
| abbr | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
| abbr | (of clothing) very short |
| abbr | cut short in duration |
| abbr | shortening something by omitting parts of it |
| abbr | a shortened form of a word or phrase |
| abbr | one who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work |