Whittle Eown(phrasal verb)
To gradually cut or diminish something to a more appropriate size or to the proper size.
Hindi meaning:धीरे - धीरे कम करना
Synonyms: Curtail, Encroach, Attenuate
Antonyms: Increase, Augment
Example: We had 80 applicants for the job, but we've whittled them down to six.
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