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How to say: foreshorten

Spelling: Foreshorten Syllables  foreshorten
US accent
/fɔːɹʃˈɔːɹʔn̩/
UK accent
/fɔːʃˈɔːtən/
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Definition

Definition — reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

e.g. “The manuscript must be shortened”

Cross intents

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