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231%6 (Make a) summary
329%10 Précis

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We think the answer is "ABRIDGE" which means:

    verb
  • • Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
  • • Lessen, diminish, or curtail

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I had to abridge the novel because it was too long for our magazine."
  • • "The director decided to abridge the play to fit within the time constraints."

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