cutdown

[kuht-doun]

noun

1. reduction; decrease; diminution.

   a cutdown in sales.

2. Surgery.,  the incision of a superficial vein in order to effect direct insertion of a catheter.

adjective

1. reduced in size.

2. abridged or condensed.

   They televised a cutdown version of the movie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutdown¹

First recorded in 1885–90; noun use of verb phrase cut down

Example Sentences

So with cutdown day near, the sideline might reveal more about their plans for a player than performance in the game.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers could carry three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, as they did last season, after trading for Heinicke on cutdown day.

From Los Angeles Times

Five days after CBS’s late-night massacre, a two-minute social media cutdown of a recent interview made it appear that Leno implied Colbert and the rest had nobody to blame but themselves.

From Salon

He played three pre-season games for the Chiefs, including one against the Jaguars, but missed out on their 'cutdown day' selection.

From BBC

When that happens, a cutdown procedure is sometimes necessary.

From Seattle Times