たんしゅく短縮tanshuku
1.
The act of making something shorter in duration, distance, or extent than its original form, often for reasons of efficiency or practicality.
2.
The process by which a specific measurement or time period is decreased, resulting in a more compact version of the original state.
3.
A concept referring to the intentional decrease of a certain measure, such as working hours or class durations, making it more manageable or convenient.
Example:
その橋のおかげで、私達は大いに時間が短縮できた。