Truncation Meaning
/tɹʌŋˈkeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of truncating or shortening (for example, words are shortened to form blend words or portmanteaus).
nounThe removal of the least significant digits from a decimal number.
Sentence Examples
The truncation of the data led to an error in the final result.
Truncation is the act of shortening a thing by cutting its end.
The database error occurred due to the truncation of the string.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Due to space limitations, the ____ of the long report was necessary before printing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The error was caused by a ____ of the data during the transmission, which led to some important missing values today.
Word Origin & History
From Late Latin truncātiō, from Latin truncāre, past participle truncātus (“to cut off”). By surface analysis, truncate + -ion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Due to space limitations, the ____ of the long report was necessary before printing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The error was caused by a ____ of the data during the transmission, which led to some important missing values today.