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Definition of halve
halved
;halving
transitive verb
1a : to divide into two equal partsb : to reduce to one half halving the present costc : to share equally
2 golf : to play (a hole, round, or match) in the same number of strokes as one's opponent I lost the next two holes to pars, then halved the fourth by missing an easy putt. — David Owen
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Examples of halve in a Sentence
The store is halving the price of many summer items.
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For more on Takata, watch Fortune's video: By mid-afternoon shares had more than halved in value to 116 yen, eroding Takata's market capitalisation by about 75% from a week ago to nearly $86 million now.
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The veto halved dividends to just over $1,000, causing divisions across the state over whether the governor took the right approach to dealing with Alaska's fiscal crisis.
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Because cities and teams and owners build stadiums based on expecting a certain revenue stream; if that revenue stream were, say, halved by being relegated, a team might default on payments for stadiums and player contracts.
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During World War I, President Wilson cited the country’s need for lumber and halved the monument in size.
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The UK, which began a transition program to low carbon energy usage in 2009, more than halved its usage of coal, a 52.5 percent down to 12 mtoe, bringing it to its lowest levels in BP's recorded history.
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The pork would be enough for any normal sandwich, but Torta Haus lays on the Bavarian charm with a halved smoked bratwurst, sauerkraut and Dusseldorf mustard.
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When mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in sliced strawberries and turn into baked pie shell. Arrange halved strawberries over top; brush with glaze and refrigerate until ready to serve with dollops of whipped cream if desired.
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Anticipating a price war, analysts have almost halved profit forecasts for local electronics chains such as Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. and JB Hi-Fi Ltd.
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Origin and Etymology of halve
Middle English, from half half
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HALVE Defined for English Language Learners
halve
playDefinition of halve for English Language Learners
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: to divide (something) into two equal parts : to divide (something) into halves
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: to reduce (something) to one half of the original amount or size
HALVE Defined for Kids
halve
playDefinition of halve for Students
halved
;halving
1 : to divide into two equal parts I halved an apple.
2 : to reduce to one half He halved the recipe.
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