Definitions
- Referring to the process of shortening or cutting off the end of something. - Talking about reducing the length or size of something by removing part of it. - Describing the act of limiting or restricting something, such as data or information.
- Referring to the act of shortening or cutting off the end of something. - Talking about reducing the length or size of something by removing part of it. - Describing the act of limiting or restricting something, such as data or information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to shortening or cutting off the end of something.
- 2Both words can be used in the context of data or information.
- 3Both words involve reducing the length or size of something.
- 4Both words are verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Truncating is a gerund or present participle, while truncate is a verb.
- 2Usage: Truncating is more commonly used in its gerund form, while truncate is more commonly used as a verb.
- 3Connotation: Truncating can imply a continuous or ongoing action, while truncate implies a one-time or immediate action.
Remember this!
Truncating and truncate are synonyms that both refer to the act of shortening or cutting off the end of something, such as data or information. However, truncating is a gerund or present participle that can imply a continuous or ongoing action, while truncate is a verb that implies a one-time or immediate action. Additionally, truncating is longer and less commonly used in its base form compared to truncate.
