What is "slimmed"

Usage examples of "slimmed".

The assault suits were modified from Regular Army SIPE'S, slimmed down a bit since field operations were usually in and out, and the LOL--LIVE-OFF-THE-LAND-- systems weren't necessary.

There will be absolutely no changes … except that the publishing department will be moving to Hounslow, authors' editors will be drawn from a pool rather than assigned individually and our poetry list will be slimmed down considerably.