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TAPERING

\tˈe͡ɪpəɹɪŋ], \tˈe‍ɪpəɹɪŋ], \t_ˈeɪ_p_ə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of TAPERING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Growing gradually thinner.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Becoming regularly smaller in diameter towards one end; gradually diminishing towards a point.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Gradually terminating in a point.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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