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Abbreviate (Verb)

Shorten; "Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY'".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Abbreviate the title of the company to make it easier to remember.
The full address is long, so we will abbreviate it to just the city and zip code.
Abbreviate technical terms in your article to make them more accessible to non-experts.
To save space, abbreviate the name of the organization to its initials.
You can abbreviate your state's name when filling out the application form as instructed.

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

To convey the message effectively, the writer should abbreviate the story and focus on key events.
The biologist's research paper must be able to abbreviate complex ideas into simpler language for the general public.
You can abbreviate your answer by using bullet points to summarize the main points.
The editor suggested that the author abbreviate the lengthy paragraphs to keep the reader's attention.
The writer managed to abbreviate the novel into a concise screenplay without losing its intended meaning.