Narrow down

verb

To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.

We need to narrow down the list of candidates for the job.
Visual representation of "narrow down" - To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.

Often appears as...

  • narrow down the possibilities
  • narrow down the list
verb

To make more specific.

By asking more questions, the detective was able to narrow down where the suspect might be.
Visual representation of "narrow down" - To make more specific.

Often appears as...

  • narrow down the search
  • narrow down the field
verb

To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.

We need to narrow down the list of candidates for the job.
Visual representation of "narrow down" - To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.

Often appears as...

  • narrow down the possibilities
  • narrow down the list
verb

To make more specific.

By asking more questions, the detective was able to narrow down where the suspect might be.
Visual representation of "narrow down" - To make more specific.

Often appears as...

  • narrow down the search
  • narrow down the field
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "narrow down"
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Decision Making

Use it when you're selecting the best option from many.

Illustration for Decision Making
Let's narrow down our vacation spots to two choices.
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Problem Solving

Helpful in focusing on viable solutions when many exist.

Illustration for Problem Solving
To fix the issue, we must first narrow down the causes.
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Project Planning

Used when specifying the most critical tasks to start with.

Illustration for Project Planning
We need to narrow down our priorities for the project.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Decision Making

Use it when you're selecting the best option from many.

Illustration for Decision Making
Let's narrow down our vacation spots to two choices.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Problem Solving

Helpful in focusing on viable solutions when many exist.

Illustration for Problem Solving
To fix the issue, we must first narrow down the causes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Project Planning

Used when specifying the most critical tasks to start with.

Illustration for Project Planning
We need to narrow down our priorities for the project.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Decision Making

Use it when you're selecting the best option from many.

Illustration for Decision Making
Let's narrow down our vacation spots to two choices.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Problem Solving

Helpful in focusing on viable solutions when many exist.

Illustration for Problem Solving
To fix the issue, we must first narrow down the causes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Project Planning

Used when specifying the most critical tasks to start with.

Illustration for Project Planning
We need to narrow down our priorities for the project.
Visual representation of the word "Narrow down"

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