curtailment
Pronunciation: [kɜrˈteɪlmənt]
Word
Context: "restriction"
(noun) the action of reducing or limiting something. It means making something smaller or shorter than it was before. For example, if you can't play outside as long as you used to, that's a curtailment of your playtime.
Example
The curtailment of activities during the storm helped keep everyone safe.
Example
The curtailment of fun was disappointing for all the kids at the party.
Example
What curtailment have you noticed in your daily routine lately?
Context: "government policy"
(noun) a reduction or limitation imposed by authorities, often to control spending or resources. This is when a government decides to spend less money or use fewer resources, like when they cut back on public services.
Example
The city council discussed the curtailment of unnecessary spending to balance the budget.
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The curtailment of essential services made life harder for some families.
Example
What reasons are there for the curtailment of government programs?
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