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truncation

 

[ trʌŋˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

Truncation refers to the process of shortening something by cutting off a part of it. In data processing, it often involves limiting the number of decimal places in numerical data or restricting the length of textual data. This technique is used to simplify datasets, improve performance, or comply with system limitations. Truncation can also occur in mathematical contexts where a number is reduced to a certain number of significant figures.

Synonyms

abbreviation, cutting, shortening

Examples of usage

  • The truncation of decimal points improved the performance of the algorithm.
  • For the sake of simplicity, we applied truncation to our data entries.
  • The database has a truncation limit of 255 characters for text fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "truncation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 truncamento

🇮🇳 काटना

🇩🇪 Trunkierung

🇮🇩 pemotongan

🇺🇦 обрізання

🇵🇱 truncacja

🇯🇵 切断

🇫🇷 troncature

🇪🇸 truncamiento

🇹🇷 kısaltma

🇰🇷 단축

🇸🇦 تقصير

🇨🇿 zkrácení

🇸🇰 skrátenie

🇨🇳 截断

🇸🇮 trunciranje

🇮🇸 stytting

🇰🇿 қысқарту

🇬🇪 გადაჭრა

🇦🇿 qısaldılma

🇲🇽 truncamiento

Etymology

The term 'truncation' comes from the Latin word 'truncatio', which means 'a shortening' or 'the act of cutting off'. It is derived from 'truncare', meaning 'to cut off' or 'to shorten'. The use of 'truncation' in English dates back to the late 15th century, where it initially described physical cutting or shortening of objects. Over time, its application has expanded into various fields, particularly in mathematics, computer science, and information technology. In these contexts, truncation refers to the specific act of limiting data or numbers for various practical purposes. As the digital age progresses, the concept has proven essential in data management, database design, and programming.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,944, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.