cutback

noun
UK: /ˈkʌtbæk/
US: /ˈkʌtbæk/

  1. A reduction in something, such as money or jobs.

    1. The company announced a cutback in staff.
    2. Due to budget constraints, a significant cutback in funding for the arts program was implemented.

Synonyms

reduction decrease decline curtailment
cutback verb

  1. To reduce something.

    1. They will cutback expenses this year.
    2. The company decided to cutback production due to decreased demand for its products.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "cutback" is /ˈkʌtbæk/ in British English and /ˈkʌtbæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cutback": reduction, decrease, decline, curtailment.

Example usage of "cutback": "The company announced a cutback in staff.". More examples on the page.