Meaning of the word cutoffs in English

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cutoffs

US /ˈkʌt̬ˈɔfs/
UK /ˈkʌt̬ˈɔfs/
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Plural Noun

1.

the point at which something stops or is limited

Example:
The cutoffs for admission to the program are very high.
We need to establish clear cutoffs for project phases.
2.

shorts made by cutting off the legs of a pair of trousers or jeans

Example:
She wore denim cutoffs and a tank top to the beach.
He spent the summer living in his favorite old cutoffs.
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