truncate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Truncate' is when you shorten something by clipping off or cutting away some parts. It's like you have a long list, but you only include the first five items and leave out the rest.

Examples in Different Contexts

In research summaries for the public, lengthy scientific terms might be 'truncated' or abbreviated for ease of understanding. A researcher could mention, 'We truncated some technical terms to make the report more accessible.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

This article is quite verbose. It may fail to retain the reader's interest till the end.

Response:

You're right. Let's truncate the lengthy sections and keep the focus on the main narrative.

Business

Scenario:

The financial report is too detailed for the board to review. We need to present key takeaways.

Response:

I agree. We should truncate the financial data into a summary for the board's quick review.