Decrease

noun
dɪ'kris

Noun

  • a change downward

    “there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided”

    Similar:Drop-offLessening
    Type of:ChangeModificationAlteration

  • a process of becoming smaller or shorter

    Similar:Decrement
    Type of:Process

  • the act of decreasing or reducing something

    Similar:DiminutionReductionStep-down

  • the amount by which something decreases

    Similar:Decrement
    Type of:Amount

Verb

  • decrease in size, extent, or range

    “The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester”

    Similar:DiminishFallLessen

  • make smaller

    “He decreased his staff”

    Similar:LessenMinify
    Type of:ModifyChangeAlter

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