"CliffsNotes version" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: CliffsNotes versions [plural]
Etymology: Derived from CliffsNotes, a series of literature study guides published by Clifton Hillegass. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=CliffsNotes version}} CliffsNotes version (plural CliffsNotes versions)
  1. (informal) A summary or shortened version of something. Wikipedia link: CliffsNotes, Clifton Hillegass Tags: informal Synonyms: Cliff notes, Cliff's Notes version, Cliffs Notes version

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          "ref": "2013 May 24, “Jodi Arias jury deadlocks on penalty”, in CBC News, archived from the original on 2015-12-20",
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