verb
- removes the outer skin or layer from something, especially fruit or vegetables
- reduces or cuts down something gradually
Examples
- She pares apples for the pie every morning.
- He carefully pares the potatoes with a sharp knife.
- The company pares its budget each quarter.
- The editor pares unnecessary words from the manuscript.
- She pares her fingernails once a week.
- The chef pares the carrots into thin strips.
- The government pares spending on non-essential programs.