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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCutback
/ˈkʌt.bæk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A reduction in something, such as size, quantity, or spending.
"The university announced major budget cutbacks for the upcoming academic year." - 2
A sharp turn made while surfing to head back toward the breaking part of the wave.
"He executed a smooth cutback to reposition himself on the face of the wave."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'cut back', which combines the Old English verb 'cuttan' with the adverb/preposition 'back'. First appearing in the mid-20th century, the noun evolved primarily in economic and corporate contexts to denote a reduction or decrease in expenditures, production, or personnel.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cutback" is said worldwide
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réduction
Transliteration: ʁedyksjɔ̃
"L'entreprise a dû faire des réductions de personnel."
Kürzung
Transliteration: ˈkʏʁtsʊŋ
"Die Firma kündigte drastische Kürzungen im Budget an."
riduzione
Transliteration: riduˈtsjone
"Ci sono state forti riduzioni nella spesa pubblica."
recorte
Transliteration: reˈkoɾte
"El gobierno implementó nuevos recortes presupuestarios."
corte
Transliteration: ˈkoɾtʃi
"A empresa anunciou cortes nos gastos operacionais."
कटौती
Transliteration: katautī
"सरकार ने रक्षा बजट में कटौती की घोषणा की।"
削减
Transliteration: xuējiǎn
"公司宣布实施预算削减计划。"
삭감
Transliteration: sakgam
"정부는 비용 삭감을 발표했다."
削減
Transliteration: sakugen
"会社は予算の削減を余儀なくされた。"
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