narrowing
n.the process of becoming smaller in width or range. It describes when a space gets tighter or when a list of choices becomes shorter.
n.the process or result of becoming less wide or extensive. Refers to physical constriction or the reduction of options and scope.
“The narrowing of the road caused a traffic jam.”
“A narrowing of the gap between the two political candidates made the final election results impossible to predict.”
“The surgeon addressed the narrowing of the artery to restore proper blood flow, preventing further complications for the patient's cardiovascular health.”
Often used with 'of' to describe the subject being restricted (e.g., 'a narrowing of focus').
“Australia’s 2018 results were the nation’s worst performance to date, due to narrowing gaps between its average results and the OECD average, particularly for mathematics.”
“Ceferin, who revealed the pair had not been in contact since the FFE scandal broke, believes the Fifa president’s path to survival is narrowing.”