Meaning & use
Curtailing
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Present participle of "curtail," meaning to reduce, limit, or cut something short before its natural or planned conclusion.
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The government is curtailing spending on nonessential projects this year.
Heavy rain forced organizers into curtailing the outdoor festival by two days.
A note on using this word
Comes from the Old French "courtault," related to "curt," reflecting the idea of making something shorter.
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