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Vocabulary Entry
shortened
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
to make or become shorter in length, duration, or extent.
Example Sentences
"We decided to shorten the meeting to make it more efficient."
"He used scissors to shorten the dress that was too long."
"The author needed to shorten the essay to fit the submission guidelines."
A
adjective
having been made shorter or more concise.
Example Sentences
"The shortened version of the book is much easier to read."
"We received a shortened class schedule for the semester."
"Her presentation was a shortened summary of the main findings."