decrease
/diːˈkrɛs/ · de·crease
verb
- to become or make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or extent The company will decrease its production to meet the new market demand.
- to reduce or lower something, such as a price or a level The government will decrease the taxes for low-income families.
noun
- a reduction or decrease in something The decrease in sales was a major concern for the company.
adjective
- having or showing a decrease in something The decrease in temperature made the hike more challenging.
Did you know? The word 'decrease' has been used in various contexts, including finance, economics, and environmental science, to describe a reduction in something, such as a decrease in carbon emissions or a decrease in the value of a stock.