truncate

Definition

To shorten something by cutting off the end or top; to reduce in length or duration. In computing, it means to cut off digits or data without rounding.

Example Usage

The software will truncate any filename longer than 256 characters to fit the system requirements.

Origin

From Latin 'truncatus,' past participle of 'truncare' (to cut short), possibly from 'truncus' (maimed, cut off).

Fun Fact

In mathematics, truncation differs from rounding—truncating 3.7 gives 3, while rounding gives 4.

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