Definitions

abridge

[uh-brij] / əˈbrɪdʒ /

VERB

shorten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abbreviate curtail truncate

STRONG

abstract chop clip compress concentrate condense contract cut decrease digest diminish downsize lessen limit narrow reduce restrict slash snip summarize trim

WEAK

blue pencil put in nutshell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expand extend increase lengthen

STRONG

add develop enlarge fill free grow let go raise release strengthen stretch

Example Sentences

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Close to half of Kaiser behavioral health professionals in Northern California said they are uncomfortable with the introduction of AI tools, including Abridge, in their clinical practice, according to their union.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Some Kaiser doctors and clinicians, including therapists, use Abridge to take notes during patient visits.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Ultimately, “the doctor is the most important guardrail,” said Abridge CEO Dr. Shiv Rao.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Abridge highlights parts where reliability of the transcript may be decreased so people can review it, CEO and cardiologist Shiv Rao said.

From Washington Post

Now will I Abridge your paine, cost, and Care herein.

From The Mathematicall Praeface to Elements of Geometrie of Euclid of Megara by Dee, John

Vocabulary lists containing abridge

The Bill of Rights

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"On Women's Right to Vote" by Susan B. Anthony

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