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curtailment

/kərˈteɪlmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does curtailment mean?

noun

The act of cutting short or reducing the length or extent of something, or a reduction in the amount of something.

Example

"The company implemented a curtailment of production to conserve resources during the economic downturn."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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