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has been cropped
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "has been cropped" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an image or a piece of text that has been reduced in size or altered by cutting away parts of it. Example: "The photograph has been cropped to focus on the main subject."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Science
Academia
Alternative expressions(4)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
32 human-written examples
Image has been cropped.
Academia
Except that, alas, you cannot quite see it because it has been cropped, and then partially obscured by information.
News & Media
The photo has been cropped, so we don't know who was with him or what was in the background.
News & Media
To test alignPair only, try passing in an image that has been cropped with two different rectangles (and maybe rotated by a tiny amount, say 2 degrees).
Academia
Once the wheat has been cropped, in the next week or two, I'll have my runway at last – the world's first biodynamic airport.
News & Media
Antibodies from top to bottom are anti-GFP, anti-SERCA2, anti-RFP, anti-PLB and anti-β-actin, and the image has been cropped.
Science & Research
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
28 human-written examples
The music of Edgard Varese has been cropping up with unusual frequency this season.
News & Media
The existence of a male biological clock, and its ceaseless tick-tocking, is a "cause for concern" that has been cropping up on and off for years now.
News & Media
Talk of recession has been cropping up, worrying fintech investors.
News & Media
It has been cropping up in surveys, forecasts and reports for years.
News & Media
However, the side effect has been cropping up only with Eprex, which Johnson & Johnson manufactures in Puerto Rico.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing alterations to visual content, specify the purpose of cropping, such as to "focus on the subject" or "remove distracting elements".
Common error
While "has been cropped" is grammatically correct, overuse can lead to wordy sentences. Consider active voice alternatives when appropriate for a more direct and concise style.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "has been cropped" functions as a passive voice construction within a sentence. It indicates that the subject of the sentence has undergone the action of being cropped. Ludwig AI confirms the phrase is correct and usable.
Frequent in
News & Media
48%
Science
32%
Academia
12%
Less common in
Wiki
4%
Formal & Business
2%
Reference
2%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "has been cropped" is a common and grammatically sound phrase used to describe the modification of an image or other content by removing portions of it. Ludwig AI validates its correctness. It is predominantly found in News & Media and Scientific contexts, indicating a neutral register. When using this phrase, consider the purpose of the cropping and whether an active voice construction might be more appropriate for clarity and conciseness. Remember, specifying the reason for cropping can provide valuable context to your audience.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
was trimmed
Focuses on reducing the size, often neatly or precisely.
was cut
A more general term for removing part of something.
was shortened
Emphasizes the reduction in length or duration.
was edited down
Highlights the process of making something more concise.
was truncated
Implies a sudden or abrupt ending or shortening.
was resized
Focuses specifically on changing the dimensions or size.
was scaled down
Indicates a reduction in size while maintaining proportions.
was abridged
Refers to shortening a written work while retaining the main points.
was excised
Implies careful or surgical removal of a section.
was condensed
Highlights the process of making something more compact or dense.
FAQs
How do I use "has been cropped" in a sentence?
The phrase "has been cropped" indicates that something, typically an image or text, has had parts removed. For example, "The image "has been cropped" to highlight the subject's face".
What are some alternatives to saying "has been cropped"?
Depending on the context, you could use phrases like "was trimmed", "was cut", or "was shortened" to convey a similar meaning.
Is it better to say "has been cropped" or "was cropped"?
Both "has been cropped" and "was cropped" are grammatically correct, but they indicate different tenses. "Has been cropped" implies a present perfect tense (an action completed at an unspecified time before now), while "was cropped" indicates a simple past tense (an action completed at a specific time in the past).
How can I avoid using the passive voice when describing that something has been cropped?
Instead of "The image "has been cropped"", you could say "The editor cropped the image" or "We cropped the image". This puts the emphasis on the actor rather than the action.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
87%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested