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The correct spelling is cutting.
How to pronounce cutting
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
Say it like: Cut-tin-g
The correct spelling is cutting. (heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something. For example: "After the actors read their lines, the director yelled, "Cut!""
Usage Examples
“After the actors read their lines, the director yelled, "Cut!"”
“The camera then cut to the woman on the front row who was clearly overcome and crying tears of joy.”
“Select the text, cut it, and then paste it in the other application.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
- 2.To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.
- 3.(heading, social) To separate, remove, reject or reduce.
- 4.(audio, usually as imperative) To cease recording activities.
- 5.To make an abrupt transition from one scene or image to another.
noun
- 1.The action of the verb to cut.
- 2.A section removed from a larger whole.
- 3.An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.
- 4.An open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through.
- 5.(sound engineering) The editing of film or other recordings.
adjective
- 1.That is used for cutting.
- 2.Piercing, sharp.
- 3.Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful.
- 4.Of a beverage: half-sized.
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