Definitions
- Referring to a shortened version of a book, article, or other written work. - Talking about a condensed form of a longer text that retains the main ideas and key points. - Describing a summary or synopsis of a larger work that omits details and secondary information.
- Referring to a brief statement or account of the main points of a text or speech. - Talking about a condensed version of a longer work that highlights the most important information. - Describing a synopsis or overview of a larger work that provides a general understanding of its contents.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to shorter versions of longer works.
- 2Both aim to condense information into a more manageable format.
- 3Both focus on the main ideas and key points of a text.
- 4Both are useful for providing an overview of a larger work.
- 5Both can be used to save time and effort when reading or studying.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Abridgement may cover a larger portion of a text than a summary, which may only focus on specific sections.
- 2Purpose: Abridgement is often used to make a longer work more accessible or to provide a quick overview, while summary is used to highlight the most important information.
- 3Format: Abridgement may retain some of the original language and structure of the text, while summary is usually written in the summarizer's own words.
- 4Usage: Abridgement is less common than summary and may be more associated with older texts or academic works.
Remember this!
Abridgement and summary are both shortened versions of longer works that aim to condense information into a more manageable format. However, abridgement is typically shorter and may omit more details, while summary focuses on the most important information. Abridgement may also retain some of the original language and structure of the text, while summary is usually written in the summarizer's own words.
