truncate
Meaning: To shorten something by cutting off the top or end; to reduce the length, duration, or scope of something abruptly.
Truncate implies a sharp or premature shortening rather than a gradual one. In computing, it means to cut data to a specified length or precision (truncating a decimal to two places). In general usage, it describes cutting something short before its natural conclusion: a truncated debate, a truncated career. The adjective 'truncated' is more common than the verb. Common collocations include 'truncated version,' 'truncated form,' 'severely truncated,' and 'truncated data.'
Examples
- The debate was truncated after the speaker ruled that time had expired. 在议长裁定时间已到后,辩论被截短了。El debate fue truncado después de que el presidente de la cámara dictaminase que el tiempo había expirado.議長が時間切れを宣告した後、討論は打ち切られた。의장이 시간 만료를 선언한 후 토론이 중단되었다.
- Budget constraints forced the researchers to publish a truncated version of their findings. 预算限制迫使研究人员发表了研究成果的删节版。Las limitaciones presupuestarias obligaron a los investigadores a publicar una versión abreviada de sus resultados.予算の制約により、研究者たちは調査結果の短縮版を公表せざるを得なかった。예산 제약으로 인해 연구자들은 연구 결과의 축소판을 발표할 수밖에 없었다.
- The algorithm truncates values to two decimal places to ensure consistency across the dataset. 该算法将数值截断到小数点后两位,以确保数据集的一致性。El algoritmo trunca los valores a dos decimales para garantizar la coherencia del conjunto de datos.そのアルゴリズムはデータセット全体の一貫性を確保するため、値を小数第2位で切り捨てる。그 알고리즘은 데이터셋 전체의 일관성을 확보하기 위해 값을 소수 둘째 자리에서 절삭한다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, technical, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin truncātus, past participle of truncāre (to cut off, maim), from truncus (trunk, mutilated). Related to the English word 'trunk.' Entered English in the late 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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