curtailment

noun

cur·​tail·​ment (ˌ)kər-ˈtāl-mənt How to pronounce curtailment (audio)
Synonyms of curtailmentnext
: the act of curtailing : the state of being curtailed

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Sideris said Duke was the first utility to require such curtailments from hyperscalers to get them onto the grid more quickly. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2026 This can reduce the strain on the electric grid and help prevent the need for involuntary power curtailment or power brownouts, Holran notes. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 The disruption reflects a broader curtailment of Holy Week traditions. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026 In exchange for the curtailment of some freedoms, the people submit to an authority, thereby gaining protection and security. — George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curtailment

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curtailment was in 1794

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“Curtailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curtailment. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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