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Vocabulary Entry
shorten
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent.
Example Sentences
"I need to shorten my essay to meet the word limit."
"She decided to shorten her dress for the summer."
"The meeting was shortened to allow for more time to discuss important topics."
N
noun
The act of making something shorter; a reduction in length or duration.
Example Sentences
"The shorten of the schedule allowed for more breaks."
"The team discussed the shorten of the project timeline."
"A shorten in hours can lead to a more productive work environment."