In the sentence "The editor had to abridge the novel ...

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In the sentence “The editor had to abridge the novel to fit it within the word limit for the magazine,” what does “abridge” mean?

A. Expand

B. Shorten

C. Elaborate

D. Clarify

Select your answer:

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