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
1
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
1
Becoming smaller or tighter.
"The narrowing gap between the two candidates surprised pollsters."
How to use narrowing
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narrowing gap
narrowing of options
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The _____ of the search results made it much easier to find the file.
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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.
