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Uncommoncut back
The correct spelling is cut back.
How to pronounce cut back
verb
Say it like: Cut- ba-k
The correct spelling is cut back. To reduce the amount of (something). For example: "We need to cut back heavily on office supplies. Is there another vendor we can use?"
Usage Examples
“We need to cut back heavily on office supplies. Is there another vendor we can use?”
“He needs to cut back on doughnuts. He weighs 289 pounds!”
Definition
verb
- 1.To reduce the amount of (something).
- 2.To reduce spending.
- 3.To reduce consumption.
- 4.To perform the cutback maneuver.
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