Boil-down Definition

verb

(intransitive) Used other than as an idiom: see boil,"Ž down.

He boiled the soup down so it wouldn't be so weak.
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(intransitive) To become reduced (to the most central elements or ingredients: to the essence, core, or implication for action).

So what this boils down to is that you still owe me that fifty bucks.
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To reduce (to the most central elements or ingredients: to the essence, core, or implication for action).

My dissertation is 342 pages long, and I'm required to boil it down to a one-page abstract?!
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Origin of Boil-down

  • As an allusion to the technique of reduction or decreasing liquid content of food by boiling much of its water off.

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Boil-down Sentence Examples

  • The Web MD article mentioned earlier lists a few additional reasons, which still basically boil down to women not getting what they want out of their marriages.

  • Sizes may vary from vendor to vendor depending on what is in-stock, but overall, your choice of where to shop will most likely boil down to shipping costs, return policies, or the other items available that you can buy at the same time.

  • In the final analysis, the advantages and disadvantages of organic farming boil down to how much you are willing to spend to minimize the environment impact of farming.

  • Both combinations are recommended for everyday wear and which one to buy will partially boil down to your personal preferences and coloring.

  • There are a few guidelines to follow, however, that all boil down to proportion.

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