Truncate

medium

TRUNG-kayt

verb

Definition

To shorten by cutting off the top or the end

Examples

“The editor truncated the article to fit the page limit.”
“Due to time constraints, they had to truncate the presentation.”

Synonyms

shortencurtailabbreviatecut

Antonyms

extendlengthenprolongelongate

Categories

ReductionShortening

GRE Tip

Truncate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "shorten" or "curtail" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "extend".

Related GRE Words

mitigate

To make less severe, serious, or painful

curtail

To reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on

dwindle

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

erode

To gradually wear away or diminish

diminish

To make or become less

ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time; transitory

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