Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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What does the term "truncate" mean?

To enlarge
To prolong
To shorten
To complete

The correct answer is: To shorten

The term "truncate" specifically refers to the act of shortening something by cutting off a part of it. In various contexts, this can apply to both physical objects and abstract concepts, such as business processes, discussions, or data sets. When something is truncated, it is made shorter than its original form, effectively removing a portion from the beginning, middle, or end. In contrast, the other terms convey different meanings. Enlarging refers to increasing size or extent, prolonging means to extend the duration or length of something, and completing signifies bringing something to an end or finishing it. None of these concepts align with the idea of shortening, making the selected definition accurate within the scope of the question.