Pronunciation: /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
verb gradually become smaller or thinner toward one end
A1 She is tapering her hair to make it shorter.
A2 He is tapering his diet to lose weight.
B1 The company is tapering its production due to low demand.
B2 The coach is tapering the team's training schedule before the big competition.
C1 The government is tapering its stimulus measures as the economy recovers.
C2 The artist is tapering the brush strokes to create a more realistic effect in the painting.
adjective having a gradually decreasing thickness or width
A1 The tapering candle burned steadily throughout the night.
A2 She noticed the tapering shape of the tree as she walked closer.
B1 The tapering road led them up the mountain to the breathtaking view.
B2 The tapering effect of the medication helped reduce the side effects.
C1 The tapering off of the company's profits signaled a need for restructuring.
C2 The tapering design of the building created a sense of elegance and sophistication.
formal The doctor recommended a gradual tapering of the medication to avoid any adverse effects.
informal I'm slowly tapering off my caffeine intake to see if it helps me sleep better.
slang I heard she's tapering down on partying because she wants to focus on her studies.
figurative The road ahead seemed to be tapering off into the distance, disappearing into the horizon.
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