cur
tail
ment
Plural
curtailments
1
the action of restricting or withdrawing a book, document, or writing from circulation
- The government imposed a curtailment of the controversial book.
- Editors debated the curtailment of certain passages in the manuscript.
- The curtailment of the journal issue delayed its release.
- Critics condemned the curtailment of the author's works.
- Legal restrictions required the curtailment of sensitive content.
Synonyms:
2
the act of reducing or limiting something in order to reach financial stability
- The company announced a curtailment of its production operations in response to declining market demand.
- Management implemented cost curtailment measures to reduce expenses and improve profitability.
- The curtailment of certain benefits led to employee dissatisfaction and increased turnover.
- Economic uncertainty forced the company to implement a curtailment of its expansion plans.
- Curtailment of capital expenditures was necessary to preserve cash flow during the financial downturn.
Synonyms:
3
the state or condition of being shortened
- The curtailment of the meeting frustrated the participants.
- Rain caused the curtailment of the outdoor festival.
- His trip suffered an unexpected curtailment due to illness.
- The curtailment of the program left many topics unaddressed.
- Flight delays resulted in curtailment of their vacation.