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pare

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To trim something by cutting away its outer edges or skin, typically with a knife.

"She began to pare the apple before slicing it."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To reduce the size, amount, or number of something gradually or incrementally to make it more efficient or manageable.

"The company had to pare its workforce to avoid bankruptcy."

Intransitive Verb

[~ down to something]

To reduce something in size or amount until only a small part remains.

"The list of candidates was pared down to three finalists."

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