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CURTAILMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Curtailment.

Curtailment - as a noun

The temporal property of being cut short

The act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation

Example: "A suppression of the newspaper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suppression

The reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
downsizingretrenchment

Example Sentences

"The curtailment of funding for education programs will have a negative impact on students."
"The company announced the curtailment of its production due to a decrease in demand."
"The curtailment of civil liberties during times of emergency is a subject of debate."
"The curtailment of public transportation services resulted in inconvenience for commuters."
"Financial curtailment is necessary to avoid bankruptcy."
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Word Game Points

Is CURTAILMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, curtailment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CURTAILMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CURTAILMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, curtailment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CURTAILMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CURTAILMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, curtailment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CURTAILMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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