cutback
Translation
reduction, cut, decrease
Examples
The company announced a major cutback in spending.
The company announced a major cutback in spending.
There were cutbacks in the education budget.
There were cutbacks in the education budget.
Grammar Patterns
a cutback in ((sth.)) a reduction in (sth.) The government announced a cutback in defense spending.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduction, decrease, austerity; Antonyms: increase, expansion
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to cut back', meaning to reduce. It combines 'cut' and 'back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine using scissors to literally 'cut back' a plant or a piece of paper, making it smaller. This represents a reduction in size or amount.