slicing
word · lemma: slice
Definition
The act of cutting something into thin, flat pieces, often with a knife. Commonly used in cooking, but also used for dividing objects or data into smaller parts.
Usage & Nuances
'Slicing' is mostly used when talking about food (bread, vegetables, cheese), but can also refer to cutting information or data (e.g., 'slicing data' in technology). Different from 'chopping', which means cutting into small pieces.
Spanish: cortar en rebanadas - cortar en rodajasPortuguese (BR): fatiar - cortar em fatiasPortuguese (PT): fatiar - cortar em fatiasChinese (Simplified): 切片Chinese (Traditional): 切片Hindi: टुकड़ों में काटनाArabic: تقطيع (إلى شرائح)Bengali: টুকরো করা - স্লাইস করাRussian: нарезкаJapanese: スライスすること - 薄切りVietnamese: cắt látKorean: 슬라이스하기 - 얇게 자르기Turkish: dilimlemeUrdu: کٹنا (پتلے ٹکڑے کرنا)Indonesian: mengiris
Example Sentences
She is slicing the bread for breakfast.
basic
He finished slicing the tomatoes for the salad.
basic
Careful slicing makes every piece the same size.
basic
I hate slicing onions because they make me cry.
natural
We're slicing the cake for everyone at the party.
natural
Data slicing helps us analyze specific groups of users.
natural