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abridgment in German

abridgment in German is Auszug, Kurzfassung, Kurzform — abridgment means the act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.

abridgment in German

Auszug
noun
(US) An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
Kurzfassung
noun
(US) An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
Kurzform
noun
(US) An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
Beschneiden
noun
(dated, legal) Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
Kürzen
noun
(dated, legal) Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
Kürzung
noun
(dated, legal) Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
Schneiden
noun
(dated, legal) Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
Verkürzen
noun
(dated, legal) Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
Verkürzung
noun
(dated, legal) Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.

What does "abridgment" mean?

  1. noun The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
  2. noun The state of being abridged or lessened.
  3. noun An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
  4. noun That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly
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What is "abridgment" in German?

"abridgment" in German is Auszug, Kurzfassung, Kurzform. abridgment means: The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation

Are there other ways to say "abridgment" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "abridgment": Auszug, Kurzfassung, Kurzform, Beschneiden, Kürzen, Kürzung.

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