Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cutback
noun
/ˈkʌt.bæk/
Definition
A reduction in the amount or number of something.
Examples
- The company announced a cutback in staffing levels due to budget constraints.
- After several years of growth, the city faced a cutback in funding for public services.
Meaning
Cutback refers to a decrease in expenditure, resources, or production, often implemented as a financial or operational strategy.
Synonyms
- reduction
- decrease
- contraction
- curtailment
