reliableshortening
nounUK /rɪˈlaɪəbəl ˈʃɔːtənɪŋ/
US /rɪˈlaɪəbəl ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/
A way to make something shorter that you can always count on to work.
The teacher used reliableshortening to make the long story fit on one page.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dependable method for reducing the length of a text or speech.
Her reliableshortening turned the long report into a quick summary.
3. A consistent way to make a piece of clothing fit better by cutting it shorter.
The tailor's reliableshortening made the pants the perfect length.
4. A steady process of making a journey or route less long.
The new bridge offered a reliableshortening of the daily commute.
5. A trustworthy technique for cutting down the time something takes.
Using a checklist was a reliableshortening for the morning routine.