What does "clipping" mean?

The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).

What is a synonym for "clipping"?

Common synonyms include: clip, cutting, cutting, press cutting, abbreviation, ana.

//ˈklɪpɪŋ// adj, noun, verb, slang

adj, noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Noun

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The act by which something is clipped (in any sense). countable, uncountable
2
the act of clipping or snipping wordnet
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A piece of something removed by clipping. countable
"a clipping of hair"
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cutting down to the desired size or shape wordnet
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An article clipped from a newspaper (especially) or from a magazine. countable
"When a 90-year-old yellowed clipping appeared one day at my feet, an implausible new mystery entered my life."

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an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine wordnet
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A process of word formation involving shortening by removal of syllables, often terminal ones. uncountable
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A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones. countable
"The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement"."
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The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level. uncountable
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The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image. uncountable
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Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind. Canadian, uncountable