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decrease

/dɪˈkriːs/

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verb

-creases; -creased; -creasing

[no obj] :to become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.

Sales decreased by five percent this year.

The population is decreasing steadily. = The population is steadily decreasing in size.

[+ obj] :to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc.

By exercising often, you can decrease [=reduce, lower] your chance of developing heart disease.

The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.

These changes will decrease our expenses. - opposite increase

noun

plural -creases

the act of becoming smaller or of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc. [count]

Studies report a recent decrease in traffic accidents.

We've had a decrease [=reduction] in the number of students enrolling in the school.

significant decreases in activity [noncount]

Because of the injury, some decrease in mobility is to be expected.

[count] :the amount by which something is made smaller

The report showed decreases [=reductions] of between 20 and 30 percent.

a decrease of three dollars - opposite increase

on the decrease

becoming less in size, amount, number, etc. :decreasing

The number of college applications is on the decrease. [=on the decline]