betrim

/bɛˈtrɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut back or reduce something, especially a budget or expense.

“The company had to betrim its marketing budget due to the financial crisis.”

2. verb

to reduce the amount of something, especially a supply or a resource.

“The drought forced farmers to betrim their water usage.”

3. noun

the act of cutting back or reducing something.

“The betrim of the company’s budget led to significant cost savings.”

Synonyms

  • curtail
  • cut back
  • reduce

Antonyms

  • augment
  • expand
  • increase