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Taper

verb / noun / TAY-per / Easy
Meaning

To gradually reduce or diminish in amount, intensity, or extent over time

Origin / Etymology

Old English tapor (candle, wax light) — from the narrowing shape of a candle

Synonyms
Diminish Dwindle Phase out
Antonyms
Increase Escalate Amplify
Example Sentence
"The Modified UDAN extends VGF support to five years per route, with 80-90% funding that tapers gradually to build commercial viability."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in economy answers when discussing subsidy withdrawal, fiscal consolidation, or monetary policy normalisation — e.g., 'tapering of quantitative easing by the US Federal Reserve.'

Relevant Subjects
Economy
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