sureshortening

noun

UK /ˌʃʊə ˈʃɔːtənɪŋ/

US /ˌʃʊr ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/

A sure shortening is a way to make something shorter that you can count on to work.

The teacher used a sure shortening trick to make the long story fit on one page.

SYNONYMS

reliable shortening guaranteed reduction certain trimming dependable cut sure reduction

RELATED WORDS

shortening abbreviation contraction trimming reduction

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A baking fat that is certain to make cakes soft and crumbly.

Grandma added a sure shortening to the dough so the cookies would be tender.

3. A dependable way to make a wait feel less long.

Playing a game was a sure shortening for the boring car ride.

4. A guaranteed method of cutting words to save space.

Using initials is a sure shortening for long names on a chart.

5. A reliable plan for making a task take less time.

Sharing the chores was a sure shortening for the weekend cleanup.