Meaning of the word "whittle down" in English
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whittle down
US /ˈwɪt.əl daʊn/
UK /ˈwɪt.əl daʊn/
Phrasal Verb
to gradually reduce the size or number of something
Example:
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We need to whittle down the list of candidates to just three.
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The company is trying to whittle down its debt.
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