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Definition of "telescoped" [telescoped]

  • Simple past tense and past participle of telescope. (verb)

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Use "telescoped" in a sentence
  • "How Flashman came to be within earshot of Pulleine and have a view of Durnford, whose retreat had begun some miles away, one can only guess; no doubt he moved at his customary high speed, and it is likely that in his recollection of his panic-stricken confusion he has unwittingly "telescoped" events and time."
  • "Of course I have 'telescoped' my comments, necessarily leaving out a lot."
  • "As Whiting phrases it, he has "telescoped" the sonata form."
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