Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truncate
verb
/ˈtrʌŋ.keɪt/
Definition
To shorten something by cutting off a part.
Examples
- We had to truncate the meeting due to time constraints.
- The programmer decided to truncate the output to make it easier to read.
- The publisher chose to truncate the lengthy article for the magazine.
Meaning
To reduce in extent or duration by removing a portion.
Synonyms
- Shorten
- Trim
- Curtail
- Abbreviate
