faithfulshortening
nounUK /ˈfeɪθfəl ˈʃɔːtənɪŋ/
US /ˈfeɪθfəl ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/
A faithfulshortening is a way to make something shorter without changing what it means.
The teacher used a faithfulshortening to make the long story fit on one page.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shortened version of a text that keeps all the important ideas.
Her faithfulshortening of the report helped everyone understand it quickly.
3. The act of making a recipe or plan shorter while keeping its main parts.
The chef's faithfulshortening of the recipe saved time without losing flavor.
4. A loyal and careful way of cutting something down to a smaller size.
The editor's faithfulshortening kept the article's meaning intact.