truncation
noun
Simple meaning
The removal of the least significant digits from a decimal number.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɹʌŋkeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
linguistics
The act of truncating or shortening (for example, words are shortened to form blend words or portmanteaus).
mathematics
The removal of the least significant digits from a decimal number.
geometry
An operation in any dimension that cuts a regular polytope at its vertices, creating a new facet in place of each vertex.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “It is an obvious truncation of the verse.”noun
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A miscalculation that results from cutting off a numerical calculation before it is finished.
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