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Meanings of shorten (shortening) in английском

португальский
encurtar
каталонский
encongir
испанский
contraer

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.

    encurtar
    португальский
    expurgar
    каталонский
    expurgar
    испанский
    expurgar

    Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate.

          expurgar
          португальский
          encurtar
          каталонский
          escurçar-se
          испанский
          encoger

          Become short or shorter.

                encurtar
                Antonyms
                Examples for "lengthen"
                Examples for "lengthen"
                1
                Prison officers claim new security screening measures will lengthen their working day.
                The Irish Times
                2
                Never shall that line fail, though the years may lengthen beyond count.'
                The lord of the rings
                3
                It is unacceptable for governments to stand by as dole queues lengthen.
                The Guardian
                4
                Proceeds of the issue will help the firm lengthen its maturity profile.
                Reuters
                5
                Lithium is known to lengthen period and increase amplitude of circadian rhythms.
                Pubmed
                Usage of shortening in английском
                1
                Conclusion: Telomere shortening has been reported in several metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
                Pubmed
                2
                Sonomicrocrystals demonstrated greater protection of border zone fractional shortening at 6 weeks.
                Pubmed
                3
                Mix and sift dry ingredients; add milk and melted shortening; beat well.
                The New Dr. Price Cookbook
                4
                And the odds on either, or on a second referendum, are shortening.
                Reuters
                5
                Each time we moved into shadow, I sensed winter and shortening days.
                Fatal Voyage
                6
                A small intestinal submucosa patch was successfully used to prevent vaginal shortening.
                Pubmed
                7
                Long shadows stretched out behind us, but they were shortening every minute.
                Siege of heaven
                8
                Although broadly satisfactory in its details, this section would benefit from shortening.
                Futures 1
                9
                Brush with shortening and broil in the gas oven for ten minutes.
                Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book / Numerous New Recipes Based on Present ...
                10
                Still, there is more to this shortening of the future than dates.
                Wired
                11
                Heat the molasses, pour it over the shortening, and add the milk.
                Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 4: Salads and Sandw...
                12
                Place one-half cup of shortening in a large frying pan and add
                Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book / Numerous New Recipes Based on Present ...
                13
                A similar shortening occurs in the matter of Rosader's flight from home.
                Rosalynde / or, Euphues' Golden Legacy
                14
                A shower of sparks flew from the end of the shortening fuse.
                Boy Scouts in Southern Waters; Or, Spaniard's Treasure Chest
                15
                The days were now shortening rapidly; it was dark before eight o'clock.
                The Lure of the Labrador Wild
                16
                Sift again to mix and then rub in one-half cup of shortening.
                Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book / Numerous New Recipes Based on Present ...
                About this term
                Translations for shortening
                Shortening through the time
                Shortening across language varieties
                United States of America
                Common
                United Kingdom
                Less common