noun

loosening

noun

The process of making something less tight or strict.

"The loosening of trade restrictions boosted exports."

How to Use Loosening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or process of becoming less tight or strict.

Common pairings

a loosening of restrictions gradual loosening

loosenings plural

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The _____ of trade restrictions boosted exports.

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