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)
not so much; a smaller amount of; without (an amount mentioned)
smaller, inferior
not available in sufficient quantity; difficult to find
insufficient, infrequent
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