Decrease (Noun)
Meaning 1
The amount by which something decreases.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The company reported a significant decrease in profits over the past quarter due to increased competition.
- There was a noticeable decrease in the noise level as the partygoers began to leave.
- The doctor was pleased to see a decrease in the patient's blood pressure after the medication was administered.
- The recent economic downturn led to a sharp decrease in consumer spending.
- The city experienced a decrease in crime rates after implementing new community policing strategies.
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Meaning 3
The act of decreasing or reducing something.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Mitigation
- Palliation
- Easement
- Minimisation
- Split Down
- Relief
- Deduction
- Shelter
- Price Reduction
- Alleviation
- Amortisation
- Devitalisation
- Reverse Stock Split