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Definition of cutover

cutover

/ˈkʌtˌoʊvər/
cut · o · ver
Plural:cutovers
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cutover Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rapid transition or changeover from an old system, network, or process to a new one, especially in computing, telecommunications, and engineering.

Example

"The IT department scheduled the database cutover for midnight on Saturday to minimize disruption to customer operations."

2

North American A tract of forest land from which the marketable timber has been harvested or cleared.

Example

"Years after the logging company left, the old cutover was gradually reclaimed by birch saplings and wild berry bushes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the event or process of transitioning systems, it is written as a single solid noun ('cutover'), whereas the corresponding phrasal verb is written as two separate words ('cut over').

• Nearby Words

cutoff
cutoffs
cutout
cutover
cutscene
cuttable
cutter

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cutover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cutover
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