What is another word for Telescoping?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛlɪskˌə͡ʊpɪŋ] (IPA)

Telescoping is a term used to describe the act of shortening or compressing something, usually in reference to a physical object. The term is often used in describing the functionality of telescopic lenses or tubes, which can be lengthened or shortened to adjust the focus or reach of a device. Synonyms for telescoping include collapsing, compacting, compressing, shrinking, and reducing. These words are often used interchangeably with telescoping in discussions of engineering, physics, and mechanics, and can be used to describe a wide range of physical processes and phenomena. Whether discussing the collapse of a building or the compression of a gas, telescoping and its synonyms are useful terms for describing the world around us.

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    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      stirring.

What are the hypernyms for Telescoping?

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What are the opposite words for Telescoping?

Telescoping refers to the act of condensing or compressing something, often a sequence or timeline. Antonyms for telescoping are expanding, elongating, or stretching. Expanding implies that something is growing in size or scope, while elongation implies a lengthening or gradual extension. Stretching refers to pulling something taut, whether physically or metaphorically. Each of these words describes the opposite of what telescoping entails, as they involve spreading things out or making them longer, rather than condensing them. In some contexts, these concepts can be used interchangeably, but in others, precision is necessary to convey the intended meaning.

Usage examples for Telescoping

Doubtless both biographies had been approved by their subjects, but apparently no proof was read after the fatal Telescoping of the two articles.
"The Booklover and His Books"
Harry Lyman Koopman
The Telescoping of long names is a familiar phenomenon.
"The Romance of Names"
Ernest Weekley
I dashed over in the car before Jack was dressed, ready with an excuse about a book I wished to borrow, and was so early that I found myself colliding-nay, Telescoping-with the breakfast brigade of the "hotel."
"The Lightning Conductor Discovers America"
C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson and A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

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