FORESHORTEN
Scrabble letter values: F4O1R1E1S1H4O1R1T1E1N1 = 17
Definition
- verb reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. — synonyms: abridge, abbreviate, shorten, cut, contract, reduce
- verb shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth.
Examples
- “The manuscript must be shortened”