Truncate(verb)
To shorten something by cutting off a part, especially the end. (????? ???? ????)
Synonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Trim, Abbreviate
Antonyms: Lengthen, Extend, Prolong, Expand
Example: The editor decided to truncate the article to fit it into the limited space of the magazine.
Trick to remember: Imagine you “cut” the tail of a long “train” to make it short – you truncate the train.
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