curtailment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kɜːrˈteɪlmənt/

Definition

A reduction or limitation, especially of something that is considered excessive.

Examples

• The government imposed a curtailment on public spending.

• There has been a significant curtailment of services at the local library.

• We are experiencing a curtailment of our usual delivery schedule.

How to Use curtailment

curtailment of (prepositional phrase)

A reduction or limitation applied to something specific. — "The curtailment of our budget forced us to cancel the event."

Synonyms of curtailment

Words with a similar meaning to curtailment:

• reduction
• limitation
• abridgment
• curtailment

Antonyms of curtailment

Words with the opposite meaning to curtailment:

• expansion
• extension
• increase

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