to shorten by cutting off a part; cut short

Truncate detailed explanations.

Mathematics, Computers . to shorten (a number) by dropping a digit or digits

The numbers 1.4142 and 1.4987 can both be truncated to 1.4.

truncated.

Biology .

square or broad at the end, as if cut off transversely.

lacking the apex, as certain spiral shells.

verb

elongate , expand , lengthen , stretch

verb

abbreviate , abridge , clip , crop , curtail , cut , cut off , cut short , lop , pare , prune , shear , top , trim , chop , cut back , cut down , lower , slash , condense , lessen , shorten