Meaning of the word truncate in English

What does truncate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

truncate

US /trʌŋˈkeɪt/
UK /trʌŋˈkeɪt/
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Verb

to shorten something by cutting off the top or end

Example:
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The editor decided to truncate the article due to space limitations.
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The software will automatically truncate file names that are too long.