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n. - A device that terminates the flow in a pipe; A route shorter than the usual one; A designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated.

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  • The first gram cutoff is the test gram you sent last night.
  • One wonders whether this cutoff is not being publicized much for some reason.
  • Anything newer isn't quite old enough to be considered a classic -- the official cutoff is 25 years.
  • The CRA allows charitable organizations to spend some time on “political activities,” but the cutoff is 10%.
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