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Abridger

Description:

An abridger is a person or tool that condenses or shortens a piece of written or spoken content, while still preserving its main ideas or essence. Abridgers are skilled at reducing the length of texts without sacrificing the underlying meaning.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: An individual who specializes in shortening or condensing written works.

Example sentence: The abridger skillfully condensed the lengthy history book into a concise and readable format.

Related Products: Books on Abridging, Text Abridging Tools

Sense 2:

Noun: A device or software used to shorten recorded speeches or audio recordings.

Example sentence: The abridger software allowed me to trim down the lengthy podcast to fit within the time constraints.

Related Products: Audio Abridging Tools, Speech Abridging Software

Sense 3:

Verb: To shorten or condense a written or spoken work.

Example sentence: She had to abridge her speech to fit into the allocated time slot.

Related Products: Writing Abridging Guides, Video Abridging Tools

Sense 4:

Noun: (Local usage) In some regions, a person who constructs or maintains a bridge.

Example sentence: The abridger inspected the bridge for any signs of damage.

Related Products: Bridge Construction Tools, Bridge Maintenance Equipment