verb

1. (heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.

2. To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.

3. (heading, social) To separate, remove, reject or reduce.

noun

1. The action of the verb to cut.

   “How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?”

2. A section removed from a larger whole.

3. An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.

   “The actor had to make his cutting shorter to fit the audition time.”

Synonyms: cut

adjective

1. That is used for cutting.

   “I need some sort of cutting utensil to get through this shrink wrap.”

2. Piercing, sharp.

3. Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful.

   “The director gave the auditioning actors cutting criticism.”