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   trim

   /trɪm/

   verb

   • 1. make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts: "trim the grass using a sharp mower" Similar cutbarbercropbobshortenclipsnipshearprunepollardmowneatenshapetidy upeven up
   • ▪ cut off (irregular or unwanted parts): "he was trimming the fat off some pork chops" Similar cut offremovetake offchop offlop offshave offhack offnip off
   • ▪ reduce the size, amount, number, or cost of: "Congress had to decide which current defence programmes should be trimmed" Similar reducedecreasemake reductions incut downcut back onmake cutbacks inscale downpruneslim downpare downsalami-slicedockretrench onshortenabridgecondenseabbreviatetelescopetruncatecurtail
   • ▪ (of a person) lose weight; become slimmer: "he trimmed down from twenty-two stone to a mere eighteen"
   • ▪ firm up or lose weight from (a part of one's body): "the machine is ideal for trimming the waist, hips, and thighs"
   • 2. decorate (something), typically with contrasting items or pieces of material: "a pair of black leather gloves trimmed with fake fur" Similar decorateadornornamentembellishedgepipeborderhemfringeliterary:bedizen
   • 3. adjust (a sail) to take advantage of the wind: "her jobs include trimming the spinnaker and dealing with the yacht's plumbing"
   • ▪ adjust the balance of (a ship or aircraft) by rearranging its cargo or by means of its trim tabs.
   • ▪ keep or adjust the degree to which (an aircraft) can be maintained at a constant altitude without any control forces being present.
   • ▪ adapt one's views to the prevailing political trends for personal advancement.
   • 4. get the better of (someone), typically by cheating them out of money. informal, dated
   • 5. rebuke (someone) angrily. informal, dated

   noun

   • 1. additional decoration, typically along the edges of something and in contrasting colour or material: "a red blazer with gold trim" Similar decorationtrimmingornamentationadornmentembellishmentborderedgingpipingpurflingrickrackhemfringefrill
   • ▪ decorative additions to a vehicle, typically the upholstery or interior lining of a car: "refinements such as air conditioning and leather trim"
   • 2. an act of cutting something in order to neaten it: "his hair needs a trim" Similar haircutcutbarberingclipsnippruningtidy-up
   • ▪ a short piece of film cut out during the final editing stage.
   • 3. the state of being in good order or condition: "no one had been there for months—everything was out of trim"
   • 4. the degree to which an aircraft can be maintained at a constant altitude without any control forces being present: "the pilot's only problem was the need to constantly readjust the trim"
   • 5. the way in which a ship floats in the water, especially in relation to the fore-and-aft line: "ships' masters had to check trim and stability before departure"

   adjective

   • 1. neat and smart in appearance; in good order: "his face was freshly shaved, his clothes neat and trim" Similar smartstylishchicsprucedapperelegantcrispinformal:nattysharpspiffyarchaic:trigneattidyneat and tidyas neat as a new pinorderlyin (good) orderwell keptwell looked-afterwell maintainedshipshape (and Bristol fashion)in apple-pie orderimmaculatespick and spanunclutteredstraightsprucearchaic:tricksyOpposite untidymessyscruffy
   • ▪ slim and fit: "she has a trim, athletic figure" Similar slimslenderleanclean-limbedsleekwillowylissomsylphlikesveltesnake-hippedstreamlinedOpposite fat

   Word Origin Old Englishtrymman, trymian ‘make firm, arrange’, of which the adjective appears to be a derivative. The word's history is obscure; current verb senses date from the early 16th century when usage became frequent and served many purposes: this is possibly explained by spoken or dialect use in the Middle English period not recorded in extant literature.

   Derivatives

   • 1. trimly adverb
   • 2. trimness noun

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2. manycoders.com › excel › formulaeTrim: Excel Formulae Explained - ManyCoders

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   Sep 10, 2024 · TRIM is an Excel function that removes leading and trailing spaces from a text string. The TRIM function is especially useful for cleaning up imported data with extra spaces. The syntax for the TRIM function is =TRIM(text). TRIM can also be used in combination with other functions like LEFT and RIGHT to manipulate text strings.

3. www.geeksforgeeks.org › python-remove-spaces-fromPython | Remove spaces from a string - GeeksforGeeks

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   Sep 23, 2024 · Removing spaces from a string involves eliminating any whitespace characters within the string. This can be accomplished using various methods in Python like replace (), translate (), istrip (), etc. Example. Python replace (” “, “”): This method replaces all spaces in the string with an empty string, effectively removing them.

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4. www.geeksforgeeks.org › sql-statement-to-removeSQL Statement to Remove Part of a String - GeeksforGeeks

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   Sep 19, 2024 · SQL Statement to Remove Part of a String - GeeksforGeeks. Last Updated : 19 Sep, 2024. Here we will see SQL statements to remove part of the string. Method 1: Using SUBSTRING () and LEN () function. We will use this method if we want to remove a part of the string whose position is known to us. 1.

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5. www.minitool.com › lib › ssd-trimWhat Is SSD Trim and How to Check it? - MiniTool

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   5 days ago · TRIM definition: TRIM is a command that helps your installed operating system know precisely where the data you want to move or delete is saved. With SSD TRIM, whenever a delete command is issued by you or the operating system, the pages or blocks where the files are stored can be immediately wiped.

6. simplifygardening.com › pruning-vs-thinningPruning vs. Thinning: Why the Difference Really Matters

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   4 days ago · Pruning is the selective removal of certain parts of plants, buds, branches, roots, and seedlings to shape their growth. For the most part, Thinning is the removal of individual plants or features of a plant to create room for growth for other plants. In reality, Thinning is sometimes considered as being a type of Pruning.

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7. www.thespruce.com › how-to-paint-trim-8657754How to Paint Trim, the Professional Way - The Spruce

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   6 days ago · Painting trim adds crisp lines to interiors and separates different room colors. It's easy to learn how to paint trim the professional way. Thorough cleaning, careful taping, and using the right brush and trim paint help you paint wall trim that will look great for years.

8. www.thisoldhouse.com › 21017636 › gingerbread-trimThe History of Gingerbread Trim - This Old House

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   Sep 5, 2024 · Gingerbread trim, a hallmark of Victorian-era architecture, transformed simple frame cottages into charming, one-of-a-kind homes. But which gingerbread trim style is the right choice for your property? Here are a few different ways you can implement this design element into your home’s architecture. What Makes Gingerbread Trim Special?