noun
a shortened version of a larger work or treatment produced by condensing and omitting without basic alteration of intent and language
an abridgment of a dictionary
Synonyms: abstract, boildown, breviary, breviate, brief, condensation, conspectus, epitome, synopsis
Related Word: aperçu, compendium, digest, outline, précis, sketch, syllabus; capsule, summary; sum, summation, summing-up
Contrasted words: elaboration; paraphrase
Antonyms: expansion