Shortening

Language: English
Pronunciation: short-en-ing
Part of Speech: verb

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"fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods"

"act of decreasing in length"

"make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration"

"reduce in scope while retaining essential elements"

"make short or shorter"

"become short or shorter"

"edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate"

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