Tapering (Noun)
Meaning
The act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The tapering of the medication was done to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
- The doctor recommended a tapering of the patient's steroid use to prevent muscle atrophy.
- The tapering of the dosage was necessary to prevent an overdose.
- The tapering of the exercise routine was designed to prevent overexertion.
- The tapering of the production schedule was implemented to meet the reduced demand.