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Clipping
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ritaglio
a story or article cut from a newspaper or magazine to be kept
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abbreviazione, taglio
the process of shortening a word by dropping one or more syllables
What is "clipping"?
Clipping is a word formation process that involves shortening a longer word by removing one or more syllables while retaining its meaning. This process typically results in a more concise form of the original word. For example, "advertisement" can be clipped to "ad", and "gymnasium" can be shortened to "gym". Clipping is commonly used in informal speech and writing, allowing for quicker and easier communication without losing the essence of the original term. It reflects the dynamic nature of language as it adapts to the needs and preferences of speakers.
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ritaglio, taglio
the act of clipping or snipping
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ritaglio, taglio
cutting down to the desired size or shape
clipping
n
clip
v
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As a journalist, I often save clippings of my published articles as a record of my work and accomplishments.
My grandmother keeps a box of cherished clippings that she has collected over the years, filled with articles of historical significance.
The journalist's office was cluttered with stacks of clippings, each representing a story they had written or found noteworthy.
Organic matter, such as leaves and grass clippings, is biodegradable and can enrich the soil as it decomposes.
They compost grass clippings and fallen leaves to produce organic fertilizer for their plants.
