Cutoff: meaning, definitions and examples
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cutoff
[ ˈkʌtɒf ]
in technology
A point or level at which something is stopped
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cutoff for submissions is next Monday.
- There is a cutoff point for when you can make changes to the document.
in finance
The termination of a process or activity before it is completed
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company had to make budget cutoffs due to financial constraints.
- The cutoff of the project was unexpected.
Translations
Translations of the word "cutoff" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corte
🇮🇳 कटऑफ
🇩🇪 Abschaltung
🇮🇩 pemotongan
🇺🇦 відсічення
🇵🇱 przerwanie
🇯🇵 カットオフ
🇫🇷 coupure
🇪🇸 corte
🇹🇷 kesilme
🇰🇷 차단
🇸🇦 قطع
🇨🇿 odstřižení
🇸🇰 odrezanie
🇨🇳 切断
🇸🇮 izklop
🇮🇸 niðurskurður
🇰🇿 кесу
🇬🇪 გადაჭრა
🇦🇿 kəsim
🇲🇽 corte
Word origin
The word 'cutoff' originated from the verb 'cut off', which has been in use since the 14th century. Over time, 'cutoff' evolved to be used as a noun to represent the point at which something is stopped or terminated. The term is commonly used in various fields such as technology, finance, and agriculture.
See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutlet, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, cuttings, intercut, offcuts, undercut.