truncate

/ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to shorten or reduce in length, amount, or degree

“The video editor had to truncate the interview to fit the time limit.”

2. verb

to remove or cut off a part of something

“The surgeon had to truncate the infected tissue to prevent the spread of infection.”

3. noun

a shortened or abridged version of something

“The truncated version of the novel was an interesting adaptation.”

Synonyms

  • abridge
  • curtail
  • shorten

Antonyms

  • extend
  • lengthen