noun Uncommon

narrowing

Narrowing (noun) means the process of becoming smaller in width or scope. Example: “The narrowing of the search results made it much easier to find the file.”

noun

The process of becoming smaller in width or scope.

"The narrowing of the search results made it much easier to find the file."

"Doctors noted a narrowing of the artery on the scan."

adj

Becoming smaller or tighter.

"The narrowing gap between the two candidates surprised pollsters."

How to Use Narrowing

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Common pairings

narrowing gap narrowing of options

Word Forms

narrowings plural

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Rhymes for narrowing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “narrowing” mean?

The word “narrowing” means the process of becoming smaller in width or scope.

How do you use “narrowing” in a sentence?

Here is “narrowing” used in a sentence: “The narrowing of the search results made it much easier to find the file.”

What part of speech is “narrowing”?

Depending on how it is used, “narrowing” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “narrowing” a common word?

“Narrowing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “narrowing” have?

“Narrowing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of becoming smaller in width or scope.