- (of a book, document, presentation, etc.) shortened by omitting less important parts while retaining the basic content: I didn't realize it was an abridged audiobook until I was surprised by how fast it was over.
- reduced or lessened in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminished or curtailed: Any time anyone's opportunity to vote is hampered, we need to do whatever we can to see that those abridged rights are faced, challenged, and changed.
- the simple past tense and past participle of abridge.
