Plural of cut; wounds made by sharp objects, reductions in size or amount, or edited segments removed from something.
From Middle English 'cutten', possibly from Old Norse 'kuta' meaning 'to cut with a knife'. The word developed multiple meanings from the basic concept of severing or dividing something with a sharp instrument.
The versatility of 'cuts' reflects how fundamental the concept of division is to human experience - from physical wounds to budget reductions to film editing. Each meaning preserves the core idea of separation, showing how one simple action underlies countless aspects of life and work.
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