curtailment
Translation
curtailment, reduction, restriction
Examples
The curtailment of services was necessary.
The curtailment of services was necessary.
This led to a curtailment of their freedom.
This led to a curtailment of their freedom.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) curtailment ((of sth.)) the action of reducing or restricting (sth.) The budget cuts led to a curtailment of public services.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduction, restriction, limitation; Antonyms: expansion, increase, extension
Etymology
From the verb 'curtail' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'curtail'. It's the act or result of curtailing something.