Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truncation
noun
/trʌŋˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of shortening something by cutting off a part of it.
Examples
- The truncation of the report made it difficult to understand the full context.
- In mathematics, truncation is often used when approximating functions.
- The software allows for the truncation of data to improve performance.
Meaning
Truncation refers to the process of removing a part of something, especially in a way that shortens it or limits its scope.
Synonyms
- abbreviation
- shortening
- curtailment
