English to English noun
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a change downward |  | Example: there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided there was a sharp drop-off in sales
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a process of becoming smaller or shorter |  | source: wordnet30
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the amount by which something decreases |  | source: wordnet30
4 |
the act of decreasing or reducing something |  | source: wordnet30
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A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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decrease in size, extent, or range |  | Example: The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester The cabin pressure fell dramatically her weight fell to under a hundred pounds his voice fell to a whisper
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7 |
make smaller |  | Example: He decreased his staff
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To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in length from June to December. |  | source: webster1913
9 |
To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means. |  | source: webster1913
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