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: The gradual reduction of a central bank's large-scale asset purchases (often referred to as "quantitative easing"). Shapr3D- Taper Parts & Text

The query is somewhat ambiguous, but here are the three most common interpretations of the word: : The gradual reduction of a central bank's

: The practice of reducing exercise or training in the days just before an important competition. : The gradual reduction of a central bank's