NARROWEST Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word narrowest. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NARROWEST
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narrow down | verbv | |||||||
verb • define clearly • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study | ||||||||
constrict | verbv | |||||||
verb • squeeze or press together • become tight or as if tight | ||||||||
constringe | verbv | |||||||
verb • become tight or as if tight | ||||||||
contract | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law • (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make • a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid verb • enter into a contractual arrangement • engage by written agreement • squeeze or press together • be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness • become smaller or draw together • make smaller • compress or concentrate • make or become more narrow or restricted • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | ||||||||
minute | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour • an indefinitely short time • a particular point in time • a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree • a short note • distance measured by the time taken to cover it adjective satellite • infinitely or immeasurably small • characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination | ||||||||
narrow-minded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of being shocked • lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view • rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines | ||||||||
specialise | verbv | |||||||
verb • devote oneself to a special area of work • be specific about • suit to a special purpose • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | ||||||||
specialize | verbv | |||||||
verb • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • be specific about • suit to a special purpose • devote oneself to a special area of work • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | ||||||||
specify | verbv | |||||||
verb • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • decide upon or fix definitely • determine the essential quality of • be specific about • define clearly • design or destine • select something or someone for a specific purpose | ||||||||
nail down | verbv | |||||||
verb • succeed in obtaining a position • define clearly • make final; put the last touches on; put into final form | ||||||||
peg down | verbv | |||||||
verb • fasten or secure with a wooden pin • define clearly | ||||||||
pin down | verbv | |||||||
verb • define clearly • place in a confining or embarrassing position • attach with or as if with a pin |