Meaning & Definition of word "Curtailment"

Curtailment

/kərˈteɪlmənt/

1. The action or fact of reducing or limiting something.
- Example: The curtailment of funding led to the closure of several community programs.
2. The restriction or reduction of rights, privileges, or activities.
- Example: The curtailment of civil liberties during the emergency was a significant concern for many citizens.
3. A decrease in the amount or extent of something, often implemented as a temporary measure.
- Example: The curtailment of travel was necessary to ensure public safety amid the pandemic.
4. The act of shortening or abridging an existing process or duration.
- Example: The curtailment of the meeting was necessary to allow the team to focus on urgent deadlines.

●Middle English, from the verb 'curtail', derived from the Latin 'curtus' meaning 'short'.

cut back:

To reduce something.

scale down:

To decrease the size or extent of something.

trim the fat:

To eliminate unnecessary elements or costs.

curtail:

To reduce or limit something.

limitation:

A restriction on the size or amount of something.

Meaning: Bite the bullet

● Example Sentence: The company had to bite the bullet and implement a curtailment of operations.

Meaning: Cut corners

● Example Sentence: In efforts to save money, they decided to cut corners with a curtailment of workforce.