Definition of tapering Tapering

/tejˈpɚΙͺΕ‹/ - [teypering] -

We found 6 definitions of tapering from 4 different sources.

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What does tapering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: taperings

tapering - the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose"
  lowering the act of causing something to move to a lower level
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • tapering (Noun)
    A tapered shape.
  • tapering (Verb)
    Present participle of taper.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • tapering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Taper
  • tapering (a.)
    Becoming gradually smaller toward one end.

Part of speech

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  • tapering, verb, gerund of taper (infinitive).
  • tapering, noun, singular of taperings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

tapering in sign language
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