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decreases

 

[ dษชหˆkriหsษชz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in mathematics

To become smaller or less in amount, level, or value. The opposite of increase.

Synonyms

decrement, diminish, reduce.

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Word Description / Examples
decreases

A general term for a reduction in quantity, size, or intensity. Commonly used in scientific, economic, or statistical contexts.

  • The temperature decreases at night.
  • The number of visitors decreases during the winter months.

Examples of usage

  • The temperature decreases as we move into the evening.
  • The speed of the car decreases when you apply the brakes.
Context #2 | Noun

in statistics

A process of continuously becoming smaller or fewer.

Synonyms

decline, drop, reduction.

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Word Description / Examples
decreases

Use this word when describing something that is gradually becoming less in quantity, intensity, or value.

  • The temperature decreases as you climb higher.
  • The company's profits have decreased over the past year.
decline

This word is used for situations where there is a continuous decrease, often with a slight negative connotation of deterioration.

  • There has been a decline in sales since last quarter.
  • The patient's health began to decline rapidly.
drop

This term is suitable for situations where there is a sudden or significant decrease in quantity, value, or quality.

  • There was a sudden drop in temperature last night.
  • The stock market experienced a significant drop yesterday.
reduction

This word is used when referring to the act or process of making something smaller in size, amount, or number.

  • The company announced a reduction in workforce.
  • A reduction in costs will help improve profitability.

Examples of usage

  • There has been a steady decrease in the number of participants over the years.
  • The decrease in sales was attributed to the economic downturn.

Translations

Translations of the word "decreases" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diminuiรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verringerungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penurunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะตะฝัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmniejszenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ›ๅฐ‘ (ใ’ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diminutions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disminuciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azalmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์†Œ (gamsu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฎูุงุถุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snรญลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znรญลพenia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅฐ‘ (jiวŽnshวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmanjลกanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minnkanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azalmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disminuciones

Etymology

The word 'decrease' originated from the Latin word 'decrescere', which means to grow less. It has been in use in the English language since the late 14th century. The concept of decrease is fundamental in various fields such as mathematics, economics, and statistics, where it represents a reduction in quantity or value.

See also: decreased, decreasing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,173, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.