Meaning Of The Word Decrease

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decrease
countable noun: A decrease in the quantity, size, or intensity of something is a reduction in it.
verb: When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.

decrease in American English
a decreasing; lessening; diminution
to become or cause to become less, smaller, etc.; diminish
intransitive verb: to diminish or lessen in extent, quantity, strength, power, etc.
noun: the act or process of decreasing; condition of being decreased; gradual reduction
transitive verb: to make less; cause to diminish

decrease in British English
noun: the act or process of diminishing; reduction
verb: to diminish or cause to diminish in size, number, strength, etc

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