CUTTING
Definition of CUTTING
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(heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
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To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.
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(heading, social) To separate, remove, reject or reduce.
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The action of the verb to cut.
"How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?"
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A section removed from a larger whole.
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An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.
"The actor had to make his cutting shorter to fit the audition time."
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That is used for cutting.
"I need some sort of cutting utensil to get through this shrink wrap."
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Piercing, sharp.
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Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful.
"The director gave the auditioning actors cutting criticism."
Source: Wiktionary