The term "abridged proof" refers to a condensed version of a document or manuscript that highlights essential parts while omitting less critical sections. It's commonly used in academic, legal, or literary contexts where a simplified or summarized form is necessary for clarity or brevity. The frequency of use is moderate, often appearing more in academic or written contexts than in oral speech.
El proof abreviado del autor fue enviado al editor para su aprobación final.
After reviewing the lengthy manuscript, the committee decided to create an abridged proof for easier dissemination.
Después de revisar el extenso manuscrito, el comité decidió crear un proof abreviado para una divulgación más fácil.
In academic circles, an abridged proof can help clarify complex theories for students.
While "abridged proof" itself is not a part of common idiomatic expressions, the concept of abridgment can appear in various phrases that emphasize conciseness or summarization. Here are a few examples:
El tiempo es esencial para crear una versión abreviada del informe.
"He gave me the abridged version of the story to keep it brief."
Me dio la versión abreviada de la historia para mantenerla breve.
"An abridged account is often all that’s needed to understand the main point."
Un relato abreviado es a menudo todo lo que se necesita para entender el punto principal.
"In academic writing, clarity often comes from an abridged analysis of the data."
En la escritura académica, la claridad a menudo proviene de un análisis abreviado de los datos.
"For the presentation, I’ll prepare an abridged version of our findings."
The word "abridged" comes from the Old French abriger, which means "to shorten," and is derived from the Latin abridgĕre, combining a-, indicating "from," and brevis, meaning "short." The term "proof" in this context is related to the Middle English provence from Old French, indicating evidence or verification.