cutting

(heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.

To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.

(heading, social) To separate, remove, reject or reduce.

The action of the verb to cut.

"How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?"

A section removed from a larger whole.

An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.

"The actor had to make his cutting shorter to fit the audition time."

That is used for cutting.

"I need some sort of cutting utensil to get through this shrink wrap."

Piercing, sharp.

Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful.

"The director gave the auditioning actors cutting criticism."