purposefultrimming
nounUK /ˈpɜːpəsfəl ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
US /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
The act of cutting something in a careful way to make it neat and useful.
The gardener did some purposefultrimming on the hedges to keep them tidy.
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2. The process of removing extra parts from something to improve how it works.
Purposefultrimming of the budget helped the team save money.
3. A deliberate edit that makes writing shorter and clearer.
After purposefultrimming, the essay was much easier to read.
4. The careful cutting of fabric to fit a shape.
The tailor's purposefultrimming made the dress fit perfectly.