Vocabulary Entry

contracted

|verb • adjective

verb

To enter into a formal agreement or to make something smaller or tighter.

Example Sentences

"The company contracted with a new supplier for raw materials."

"Her muscles contracted during the workout, leading to soreness later."

"The balloon contracted when exposed to cold air."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He presented a contracted version of his report."

"The contracted timeline for the project raised concerns among the team."

"They delivered a contracted summary of the findings."