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cutting

 

[ ˈkʌtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a kitchen

The action of cutting something into pieces with a knife or other sharp implement.

Synonyms

chopping, dicing, slicing

Examples of usage

  • She was busy with the cutting of the vegetables for the salad.
  • The cutting of the cake was the highlight of the birthday party.
Context #2 | Noun

in fashion industry

The selection of specific sections or designs from a piece of fabric.

Synonyms

choosing, picking, selection

Examples of usage

  • The cutting for the new collection took place in Milan.
  • She was in charge of the cutting department at the fashion house.
Context #3 | Noun

in gardening

The act of removing a part of a plant in order to encourage growth or shape.

Synonyms

clipping, pruning, trimming

Examples of usage

  • Regular cutting of the bushes keeps the garden looking neat.
  • The cutting of the roses resulted in a more vibrant bloom.

Translations

Translations of the word "cutting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corte

🇮🇳 काटना

🇩🇪 Schneiden

🇮🇩 memotong

🇺🇦 різання

🇵🇱 cięcie

🇯🇵 切断 (setsudan)

🇫🇷 coupe

🇪🇸 corte

🇹🇷 kesme

🇰🇷 자르기 (jareugi)

🇸🇦 قطع (qata')

🇨🇿 řezání

🇸🇰 rezanie

🇨🇳 切割 (qiēgē)

🇸🇮 rezanje

🇮🇸 klippa

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 ჭრა (chra)

🇦🇿 kəsmə

🇲🇽 corte

Etymology

The word 'cutting' originates from the Middle English word 'cutten', which is derived from the Old English word 'cyttan'. The concept of cutting has been essential to human survival and progress throughout history, from cutting tools made of stone in ancient times to the sophisticated cutting technologies of today. Cutting has diverse applications in various fields such as cooking, fashion, and gardening.

See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutlet, cutoff, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cuttings, intercut, offcuts, undercut.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,226, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.