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shorten

/ˈʃɔːtn/ verb · British & US
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What does shorten mean?

verb

to make something shorter in length or duration, or to reduce the amount of something.

Example

"The editor shortened the article to fit the space constraints."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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