truncators
Things that shorten
Truncators are tools, algorithms, or devices that shorten something by cutting off a portion.
In computing, a truncator removes characters beyond a specified length: The truncator clips filenames to 255 characters.
Text editors and databases use truncators to enforce limits.
The term applies to anything that performs truncation—cutting short rather than compressing or summarizing.
Handheld cutting implements
- snippersSmall cutting implement
- prunersHand tools for trimming plants
- shearsHeavy-duty cutting blades
- cuttersDevices for severing material
loppers · trimmers · secateurs · nippers · cropper · guillotine · chopper · severing
Shortened word form
- acronymWord made from initials
- initialismSpelled-out letter shortening
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- contractionReduction in size
abridgment · curtailment · condensing · summarization · digest · précis · synopsis · abstract
Unix compression program
- deflateRelease air from
- zipToothed sliding fastener
- losslessRetaining all original information
- lossySacrificing fidelity for size
codec · encoder · archiver · compressor · tar · bitstream · decompressor · snappy
Temporary loss of consciousness
- elisionDropped sounds in speech
- clippingPiece cut out
- back-formationWord created by deletion
- contractionReduction in size
deletion · morphology · ellipsis · stemming
Material for cushioning
- substringSegment within text
- roundingAdjusting to simpler values
- line-breakForced text continuation below
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
clippers
Handheld cutting implements
cutters · loppers · trimmers · secateurs · nippers · cropper · guillotine · chopper · severing · amputation
abbreviation
Shortened word form
- acronymWord made from initials
- initialismSpelled-out letter shortening
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
contraction · abridgment · curtailment · condensing · summarization · digest · précis · synopsis · abstract · reduction
gzip
Unix compression program
lossy · codec · encoder · archiver · compressor · tar · bitstream · decompressor · snappy
syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness
- elisionDropped sounds in speech
- clippingPiece cut out
- back-formationWord created by deletion
contraction · deletion · morphology · ellipsis · stemming
padding
Material for cushioning
- substringSegment within text
- roundingAdjusting to simpler values
- line-breakForced text continuation below
truncatorsextenders
Items that add length
elongators · lengtheners · expanders · stretchers · augmenters
truncatorscompleters
Those who finish tasks
preservers · expanders · fillers · padders · restorers
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