Definitions:

1. Involves reducing or cutting down the original size, scope or time of something to make it more concise, convenient or manageable. ADJECTIVE
   • The carpenter shortened the table legs to fit the new design.
2. Refers to the process of reducing the size, amount, or time of something. ADJECTIVE
   • Due to time constraints, the conference was shortened by an hour.
3. Used to describe something that has been made shorter in length, duration, or extent. ADJECTIVE
   • The teacher shortened the lesson to allow time for questions.

Synonyms:

• abbreviated
• abridged
• Condensed
• crop
• cut
• reduced
• truncated