cutbacks

CEFRC1

/kˈʌˌtbæks/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    Reductions in spending, services, or the amount of something.

Examples

  • Half-hearted cutbacks that can't save money leave JAL's rehabilitation in doubt.

  • Her job was eliminated due to budget cutbacks.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

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