Definition of tapering in English:
tapering
adjectiveˈteɪpərɪŋˈteɪp(ə)rɪŋ
1Becoming thinner or narrower towards one end.
the five tapering fingers of her hand
- 1.1 Gradually lessening or reducing.
a tapering dose of oral steroids
nounˈteɪpərɪŋˈteɪp(ə)rɪŋ
mass nounThe process of gradually lessening or reducing something.
patients should be encouraged to embark on a gradual tapering of dosage
Definition of tapering in US English:
tapering
adjectiveˈtāp(ə)riNGˈteɪp(ə)rɪŋ
1Becoming thinner or narrower towards one end.
the five tapering fingers of her hand
- 1.1 Gradually lessening or reducing.
a tapering dose of oral steroids
nounˈtāp(ə)riNGˈteɪp(ə)rɪŋ
The process of gradually lessening or reducing something.
patients should be encouraged to embark on a gradual tapering of dosage