What does tapering off mean?
Definitions for tapering off
ta·per·ing off
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Princeton's WordNet
dwindling, tapering, tapering offadjective
gradually decreasing until little remains
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tapering off
Tapering off refers to the gradual reduction in quantity, intensity, or extent of something. This term is often used in regards to decreasing the dosage of a drug, such as a prescription medication, with the objective of eventually completely stopping its use. It can also be used to describe diminishing strength or effect in other fields such as physical exertion, sound, light, etc.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tapering off in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tapering off in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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