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VocabJLPT N2

shortening

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. shortening
2. contraction

This noun and verb means to shorten or reduce something in length or duration, such as cutting a meeting short or abbreviating a word. It is used in both everyday situations, like shortening working hours, and technical contexts like data compression.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That feature is great — it's built specifically for cutting down on input time.

Sentence 2

I was told, "Please read the materials in advance so we can keep the meeting short."

Sentence 3

No matter which part you cut, someone ends up suffering for it, huh?

Sentence 4

The new system has reduced processing time.

Sentence 5

Can you shorten this text while keeping the meaning intact?