shortened version

collocation in English

meaningsofshortenandversion

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shorten
verb[I or T]
uk
/ˈʃɔː.tən/
us
/ˈʃɔːr.tən/
to become shorter or to make ...
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version
noun[C]
uk
/ˈvɜː.ʃən/
uk
/ˈvɜː.ʒən/
us
/ˈvɝː.ʒən/
a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the ...
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(Definition ofshortenandversionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofshortened version

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Even in 1872 the medical officers had employed ashortenedversionof the extensive classification scheme which formed the basis for the 1876 system.
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Here we present only ashortenedversion.
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The term has been interpreted as theshortenedversionof the rhyming slang phrase whistle and flute 'toot' (to inhale).
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The objective of these automatic summarization systems is to create ashortenedversionof an original text to reduce the time spent reading and comprehending it.
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Then, snippets of the introduction and ashortenedversionof the opening section reappear to close the nearly nineteen-minute song.
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In the third study, ashortenedversionwas developed and validated in similar types of sample, and in a range of samples of people seeking medical help for physical illness.
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Normative data and screening power of ashortenedversionof the token test.
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With the exception of the opening statement and the competition background, this is a muchshortenedversionof the original submission.
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We can consider the possibility of producing ashortenedversion, if that is possible.
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Is there a possibility of producing ashortenedversionbefore the debate?
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Only at the end of the play—unless one has seen theshortenedversion.
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I understand that ashortenedversionhas been produced in some other languages.
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I have a copy of theshortenedversionof the strategic plan, which is beautifully presented.
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Moreover, there is noshortenedversion.
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I imagine that most of those who watched the internal television experiment came to the conclusion that theshortenedversionwas preferable.
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Under these proposed arrangements some employees within the same firm would have the full note while others would receive theshortenedversion.
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I shall give ashortenedversion, so that those who wish to proceed to a vote may do so.
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I hope that ashortenedversionof some of the information will be given to children in their last year at school.
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Under these arrangements some employees within the same firm would have the full note while others would receive theshortenedversion.
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