bowdlerization

noun

Definition of bowdlerizationnext
as in summary
a shortened version of a written work this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology

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  1. summary
  2. abridgment
  3. abbreviation
  4. condensation
  5. review
  6. digest
Noun
  • Officers were dispatched to Mahomes' house in Belton, Missouri, roughly 28 miles south of Kansas City, shortly after midnight Oct. 6, an incident summary from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office shows.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Now, Cook, 64, relies on summaries from Apple Intelligence, the tech giant’s newest AI offering.
    Morgan Smith, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of summary
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  • Thanks to CDs, and especially streaming, abridgments are now comparatively rare.
    Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
  • Soon enough, other companies and products entered the field for better (Recorded Books) or worse (abridgments).
    Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Definition of abridgment
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  • Its notifications, which follow a format established in 1924, are written in ALL CAPS and filled with cryptic abbreviations.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Crucially, Tommy also teaches Stephen how to use the account: how to send messages, how to use abbreviations without sounding like a noob, TYVM.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of abbreviation
Noun
  • This step is essential to prevent condensation from forming inside your storage container, which can lead to ice crystals that negatively impact the flavor and texture of the dish.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The gadget is made of insulated stainless steel that helps prevent condensation and keeps drinks chilled without ice.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of condensation
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  • The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In feedback, YouTube fans suggested that Brownlee was valuing profit over the original purpose of his platform, which is to provide quality, unbiased reviews of consumer tech products.
    Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of review
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  • The Wiretap is your weekly digest of cybersecurity, internet privacy and surveillance news.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of digest
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