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Vocabulary Entry
shortening
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of making something shorter in length, time, or duration.
Example Sentences
"The shortening of the meeting allowed everyone to leave early."
"He felt the shortening of days as winter approached."
"The shortening in her dress turned out to be a style statement."
V
verb
To make something shorter.
Example Sentences
"We need to shorten the presentation to fit the time slot."
"She decided to shorten her commute by taking a different route."
"The editor suggested that I shorten my article for clarity."