Looking for the meaning of the word TAPERING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TAPERING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Tapering
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈteɪp(ə)rɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
becoming thinner or narrower towards one end
Short Definition:becoming thinner or narrower towards one end
Examples:- the five tapering fingers of her hand
Word: Tapering
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈteɪp(ə)rɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the process of gradually lessening or reducing something
Short Definition:process of gradually lessening or reducing something
Examples:- patients should be encouraged to embark on a gradual tapering of dosage
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