Shortened

Word SHORTENED
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Definitions and meanings of "Shortened"

What do we mean by shortened?

To make shorter; to abbreviate.

To become shorter.

To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).

To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.

To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.

To take in the slack of (a rope).

To reduce (sail) by taking it in.

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The word "shortened" in example sentences

And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake, those days shall be shortened_. " ❋ Sidney Watson (N/A)

After serving a quarter of his sentence, Katsav could become eligible for short furloughs and even apply to have his term shortened. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Only in the sixth edition published in 1872 was the title shortened to exclude the “on” as a capitulation to reality since so many people by that point had already been misquoting the title. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ernest King, was COMINCH, or simply commander-in-chief, a title shortened right after Pearl Harbor from its unfortunate predecessor, CINCUS, pronounced “Sink us.” ❋ Evan Thomas (2006)

The bank boss apparently despises having his name shortened so much that he is know as James "don't call me Jim" Gorman. ❋ Dominic Rushe (2011)

Altarea, a name shortened from Alain Taravella Real Estate, plunged into retail properties, an area other companies were abandoning after France froze construction of out-of-town shopping centers to protect small businesses.

Last year's Zack and Miri Make a Porno was subject to much controversy and some ads for the movie ran with the title shortened to "Zak and Miri". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Butoh is a term shortened from ''ankoko butoh,'' which means ''dance of utter darkness.'' ❋ Jack Schimmelman (2010)

"You might have your term shortened on account of good conduct if you would only behave," suggested Peggy, whose reserve was beginning to soften. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Ra-Moses had his name shortened, which is common usage, today. ❋ Bobgnote (2010)

I also refer to these in shortened form: the Chariot, the Sword, etc. ❋ Joshenglish (2009)

: Started 19th, finished 24th – rain shortened race ❋ Unknown (2008)

And Wired has posted the extended interview with Ron Moore they originally posted in shortened form on 5/19. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Miller had the fastest downhill in 1 minute, 38.36 on a course slightly shortened from the one on which he finished a disappointing fifth in Sunday's downhill medal race. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The text, which in actual delivery was considerably shortened, is taken from Les Prix Nobel en 1970. 1. ❋ Unknown (1970)

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