SHORTENING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

shortening 1 of 2

noun

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as in abridgement

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shortening

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verb

present participle of shorten

as in reducing

to make less in extent or duration we decided to shorten the distance we had to walk home by cutting across the neighbor's lawn if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit

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Today's work environment is characterized by constant change, increasing global competition, the shortening of product life cycles, a greater need for differentiation and a growing emphasis attached to the importance of not only product quality but also user experience. —

Jamil El-Imad, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 The muscles then try to compensate for this, working harder and becoming overworked, leading to trigger points and further muscle shortening and weakness. —

Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024 The majority of the updates involved removing redundancies and brightening the interior, including the addition of skylights and the shortening of walls. —

Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 The moose’s rump had four to five inches of solid hard fat that would make wonderful shortening and cooking oil when rendered down. —

Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shortening

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