Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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edit | No | No | Yes | No |
shorten | No | No | Yes | No |
edit (verb) | shorten (verb) |
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prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting | become short or shorter |
cut and assemble the components of | make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration |
cut or eliminate | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
supervise the publication of | edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate |
make short or shorter |