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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

truncate

/trʌŋkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does truncate mean?

verb

To shorten or reduce something to a specified length or size, often by cutting off the end. To remove or delete something, especially the end of a word or phrase.

Example

"The editor had to truncate the article to fit it into the available space."

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