What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abridgement of large-scale literary volume? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Abridgement of large-scale literary volume?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EPI (synonym="EPI") + TOME (synonym="literary volume") = EPITOME; definition: "Abridgement" The answer is EPITOME.

Abridgement of large-scale literary volume? (7)

Times Cryptic #28643 | 26 Across | 2023-06-30 flower

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