Shortening

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/

Shortening (noun)

  1. The act of making something less long in size, time, or length.
  2. A shorter form of a word or phrase made by removing parts.
  3. A type of fat used in baking to make pastry or cakes tender and crumbly.

Examples

  • The shortening of the rope made the climb safer.
  • Her shortening of the speech helped everyone stay focused.