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1) shortened form of a word (abbreviation)

2) a shortened form of a speech or piece of writing, with the main ideas, points etc (precis)

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Meaning:
less

not so much; a smaller amount of; without (an amount mentioned)

smaller, inferior

scarce

not available in sufficient quantity; difficult to find

insufficient, infrequent

short

having only a little extent in space (length); (of a person, mountain etc) below the average or usual height; having, taking, a little time

abridged

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