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truncate

 

[ ˈtrʌŋkeɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

data processing

To shorten or cut off a part of something, especially a text or a number, by removing the end or a small part at the beginning.

Synonyms

clip, cut, shorten

Examples of usage

  • The system will automatically truncate the input data if it exceeds the maximum length allowed.
  • After the decimal point, the number gets truncated to the nearest whole number.
Context #2 | Verb

computing

To limit the number of digits or decimal places in a number by removing the excess digits.

Synonyms

chop off, round down

Examples of usage

  • The result is truncated to two decimal places for better readability.
  • The value will be truncated to fit into the specified data type.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

The process of shortening a number by removing digits after a certain point or cutting off the decimal portion of a number.

Synonyms

drop, round down

Examples of usage

  • Truncate the number to the nearest integer.
  • The function rounds the number down by truncation.

Translations

Translations of the word "truncate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 truncar

🇮🇳 छाँटना

🇩🇪 abschneiden

🇮🇩 memotong

🇺🇦 обрізати

🇵🇱 obcinać

🇯🇵 切り詰める (kiritsumeru)

🇫🇷 tronquer

🇪🇸 truncar

🇹🇷 kesmek

🇰🇷 잘라내다 (jallanaeda)

🇸🇦 يقطع (yaqtae)

🇨🇿 zkrátit

🇸🇰 skrátiť

🇨🇳 截断 (jiéduàn)

🇸🇮 skrajšati

🇮🇸 stytta

🇰🇿 қысқарту

🇬🇪 შეკვეცა

🇦🇿 qısaltmaq

🇲🇽 truncar

Etymology

The word 'truncate' comes from the Latin word 'truncatus', which means 'cut off'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The term is commonly used in mathematics, computing, and data processing to describe the action of shortening or limiting something by cutting off a part. The concept of truncation is essential in various fields where precision and accuracy are required.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,155, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.