Curtailment

Pronunciation: /kərˈteɪlmənt/

Curtailment (noun)

  1. The act of reducing something so it becomes smaller in amount, time, or size.
  2. A reduction in an activity or service, often because of rules, shortages, or restrictions.
  3. A decrease in spending or investment, usually to save money or respond to financial problems.

Examples

  • The curtailment limited the amount of water used each day.
  • The amount of water was limited by curtailment each day.