shortened form of a word

something shortened

(an example, instance, of) a changed or different condition

something made different; alteration

attention

consolidation of effort

(the process of) drops of liquid forming when vapour condenses

abridgment

the act of contracting or being contracted

drawing in; shortening

(the result, amount of) decreasing

diminishing, lessening

a painful squeeze using the fingers and thumb; an amount which can be taken up with the thumb finger

tight pressing

the act of pressing; (amount of) force on or against something

physical force, weight