Narrow (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Very limited in degree; "won by a narrow margin"; "a narrow escape".
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Meaning 2
Not wide; "a narrow bridge"; "a narrow line across the page".
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Meaning 3
Characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination; "a minute inspection of the grounds"; "a narrow scrutiny"; "an exact and minute report".
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Meaning 4
Lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view; "a brilliant but narrow-minded judge"; "narrow opinions".
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- She had narrow views on politics and was not open to listening to opposing viewpoints.
- The company's narrow focus on short-term profits led to neglect of long-term sustainability.
- He was a narrow-minded scholar who refused to consider alternative theories.
- Her narrow opinions on social issues were often at odds with those of her friends.
- The politician's narrow appeal limited his ability to attract voters from diverse backgrounds.
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Meaning 5
Limited in size or scope; "the narrow sense of a word".
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- The narrow definition of the term excludes many related concepts.
- The narrow scope of the project limited its potential impact.
- The narrow focus of the study allowed for a more detailed analysis.
- The narrow interpretation of the law has been criticized by many experts.
- The narrow range of options available made it difficult to make a decision.