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View definitions for shortening

shortening

noun as in abridgment

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The Railroad Commission approved the permit without shortening its duration.

From Salon

He has proposed shortening current dietary guidelines from 149 pages to four or five pages that emphasize the importance of eating whole foods, including foods that contain saturated fat, The Washington Post reported.

From Salon

We’re nearly there in our reality, with innovations in artificial intelligence shortening the stretch between our current limitations and a scenario in which a human mind can merge with a mechanical one.

From Salon

Individuals can reduce water waste by changing simple routines: shortening showers or removing lawns.

From Salon

This is all about shortening the process in the hope of cutting the big backlog.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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