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curtailment

1 of 1noun
/kɚˈteɪlmənt/
Forms:curtailments
1

the action of restricting or withdrawing a book, document, or writing from circulation

  • The government imposed a curtailment of the controversial book.
  • Editors debated the curtailment of certain passages in the manuscript.
  • The curtailment of the journal issue delayed its release.
  • Critics condemned the curtailment of the author's works.
  • Legal restrictions required the curtailment of sensitive content.
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2

the act of reducing or limiting something in order to reach financial stability

C2
  • The company announced a curtailment of its production operations in response to declining market demand.
  • Management implemented cost curtailment measures to reduce expenses and improve profitability.
  • The curtailment of certain benefits led to employee dissatisfaction and increased turnover.
  • Economic uncertainty forced the company to implement a curtailment of its expansion plans.
  • Curtailment of capital expenditures was necessary to preserve cash flow during the financial downturn.
3

the state or condition of being shortened

  • The curtailment of the meeting frustrated the participants.
  • Rain caused the curtailment of the outdoor festival.
  • His trip suffered an unexpected curtailment due to illness.
  • The curtailment of the program left many topics unaddressed.
  • Flight delays resulted in curtailment of their vacation.