cutoff
US
ˈkʌtˌɔf
UK
ˈkʌtɒf
Meaning
A fixed time or level that sets a limit on eligibility, access, or what will be accepted.
कोई तय समय या स्तर, जिसके बाद पात्रता, प्रवेश या स्वीकृति की सीमा पूरी हो जाती है।
Examples
“The application cutoff is Friday, so submit your form before then.”
“Her score was just above the cutoff for admission.”
“The organizers cut off registration at midnight.”
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Not natural: The cutoff for applications is on Friday.
Better: The cutoff for applications is Friday.
When cutoff means a deadline, say it is a day or time; “is on” is unnecessary here.
Deadline बताने के लिए सीधे दिन या समय कहें; यहाँ “is on” लगाना ज़रूरी नहीं है।
Not natural: I missed the cutoff date of applying.
Better: I missed the application cutoff date.
Use a noun such as “application” before “cutoff date”; “of applying” sounds unnatural here.
“Cutoff date” से पहले “application” जैसा noun लगाएँ; यहाँ “of applying” स्वाभाविक नहीं लगता।
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Learner tip
Use cutoff as a noun for the limit itself; use “cut off” as a verb for stopping or ending something.
सीमा या आखिरी समय के लिए noun “cutoff” लिखें; किसी चीज़ को रोकने के लिए verb “cut off” इस्तेमाल करें।