1. Shortened: This is the most common meaning. It means something has been cut short or abbreviated.
* Example: "The news report gave a truncated version of the story."
2. Cut off: This is a more specific meaning, usually used in geometry. It means something has been cut off at a certain point or reduced in size.
* Example: "A truncated pyramid has its top cut off."
Here are some other ways "truncated" can be used:
* Truncated cone: A cone with its top cut off.
* Truncated data: Data that has been shortened or incomplete.
* Truncated decimal: A decimal number that has been rounded or cut off.
If you can provide more context, I can help you understand which meaning is most likely.