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tightening

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Noun — The process of making something firmer, stricter, or more restrictive.

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What does “tightening” mean?
The word “tightening” means the process of making something firmer, stricter, or more restrictive. In plain terms, the act or process of making something tighter or stricter.
How do you use “tightening” in a sentence?
Here is “tightening” used in a sentence: “The tightening of regulations affected small businesses the most.”
What part of speech is “tightening”?
“Tightening” is a noun.
Is “tightening” a common word?
“Tightening” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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