01 v. t. To make an epitome of; to shorten or abridge, as a writing or discourse; to reduce within a smaller space; as, to epitomize the works of Justin.
imp. & p. p.
Epitomized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Epitomizing
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1.
To make an epitome of; to shorten or abridge, as a writing or discourse; to reduce within a smaller space; as, to epitomize the works of Justin.
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2.
To diminish, as by cutting off something; to curtail; as, to epitomize words.[Obs.]