26984 words

decrease

5 definitions • 14 examples
1
to become less, or to make something become less:

Examples:

Our share of the market has decreased sharply this year.
We have decreased our involvement in children's books.
2

Examples:

decrease in There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.
I haven't noticed much decrease in interest.
3
to become smaller or make something less:

Examples:

[ I ] Car sales decreased sharply this year.
4
to become less, or to make something become less:

Examples:

decrease in value/price/amount When an investment increases or decreases in value but we do not sell it, we record an unrealized gain or loss.
decrease by 10%/10 points, etc. The country's total exports decreased by 6% in 2009.
5
the process of something becoming less, or the amount by which something becomes less:

Examples:

Florida is not the only state to experience decreases in revenues.
a decrease of 10%/10 points, etc. Sales were $640 million for the quarter, a decrease of 11%.
a slight/gradual/steady decrease

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