Abbreviate, contract (7)

I believe the answer is:

abridge

This clue is a double definition.

'abbreviate' is the first definition.
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'contract' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for abridge that I've seen before include "Condense, summarise" , "Shorten by using fewer words" , "prune?" , "Cut short" , "Concentrate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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