TRUNCATE Meaning and
Definition
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The verb "truncate" refers to the act of shortening or cutting off a portion of something, usually to make it more concise or to remove excess information. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including mathematics, computer programming, and language, with slight variations in meanings.
In mathematics, "truncate" typically refers to rounding a decimal number towards zero by discarding the digits after a certain position. For example, truncating the decimal 3.576 to two decimal places would result in 3.57, as the digits 6 and beyond are removed.
In computer programming, "truncate" often refers to removing characters or data from the end of a string or number, effectively shortening it. This could be done to limit the length of data being displayed or stored, or to fit within specific parameters.
Within language and writing, "truncate" describes the process of condensing or simplifying a piece of text by removing unnecessary words, phrases, or details. This can be done to improve clarity, conciseness, or to meet length restrictions. Truncation can also occur when a word or phrase is shortened by eliminating some of its letters or syllables, often denoted by an ellipsis (...).
In summary, "truncate" is a versatile verb that encompasses the act of cutting off, shortening, or removing a portion of something, whether it be numbers, data, text, or even words themselves.
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Truncated, cut across at right angles to the long axis, or appearing to be so cut.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• To cut off; to lop; to maim.
• In bot., terminating abruptly as if cut off at the end.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for TRUNCATE
Etymology of TRUNCATE
The word truncate originated from the Latin verb truncare, which means to cut off, to curtail, or to shorten. The Latin word truncus means cut off or mutilated, and is related to the Greek word truncos, which means stem or trunk.
Similar spelling words for TRUNCATE
- translation,
- transaction,
- transcript,
- Field-tourniquet,
- transcribe,
- truncation,
- drengot,
- torngat,
- tourniquet,
- translocate,
- transcribed,
- truancy,
- transmute,
- trinucleate,
- Tringoid,
- transit,
- dwornikite,
- transcriber,
- Trunked,
- tramcar,
- trinuclear,
- trinquet,
- trinectes,
- turncoat,
- truncata,
- de-truncate,
- tranche,
- transactor,
- Horseshoe-tourniquet,
- transpirate,
- derringdo,
- trunk call,
- Trinkle,
- tringa,
- Transue,
- transact,
- translator,
- taranakite,
- transcend,
- transudate,
- tranked,
- truncated,
- derngate,
- Tworanked,
- Tranect,
- trance,
- translate,
- truncheon,
- tryingto,
- trinket,
- trounce.
Conjugate verb Truncate
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have truncated
you
would have truncated
he/she/it
would have truncated
we
would have truncated
they
would have truncated
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been truncating
you
would have been truncating
he/she/it
would have been truncating
we
would have been truncating
they
would have been truncating
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would truncate
you
would truncate
he/she/it
would truncate
we
would truncate
they
would truncate
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be truncating
you
would be truncating
he/she/it
would be truncating
we
would be truncating
they
would be truncating
FUTURE
I
will truncate
you
will truncate
he/she/it
will truncate
we
will truncate
they
will truncate
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be truncating
you
will be truncating
he/she/it
will be truncating
we
will be truncating
they
will be truncating
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have truncated
you
will have truncated
he/she/it
will have truncated
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will have truncated
they
will have truncated
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been truncating
you
will have been truncating
he/she/it
will have been truncating
we
will have been truncating
they
will have been truncating
IMPERATIVE
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Let´s truncate
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was truncating
you
were truncating
he/she/it
was truncating
we
were truncating
they
were truncating
PAST PARTICIPLE
truncated
PAST PERFECT
I
had truncated
you
had truncated
he/she/it
had truncated
we
had truncated
they
had truncated
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been truncating
you
had been truncating
he/she/it
had been truncating
we
had been truncating
they
had been truncating
PRESENT
I
truncate
you
truncate
he/she/it
truncates
we
truncate
they
truncate
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am truncating
you
are truncating
he/she/it
is truncating
we
are truncating
they
are truncating
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
truncating
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have truncated
you
have truncated
he/she/it
has truncated
we
have truncated
they
have truncated
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been truncating
you
have been truncating
he/she/it
has been truncating
we
have been truncating
they
have been truncating
PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
truncate
SIMPLE PAST
I
truncated
you
truncated
he/she/it
truncated
we
truncated
they
truncated
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