Meaning & Definition of word "Decrease"

Decrease

/dɪˈkriːs/

1. a reduction in size, amount, or degree.
- Example: There was a noticeable decrease in sales this quarter.
2. the act of becoming smaller or fewer.
- Example: The decrease in temperature was welcome after the hot summer.
3. a decline or diminishment.
- Example: The decrease in crime rates is attributed to better law enforcement.

1. to make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
- Example: The company decided to decrease its workforce to cut costs.
2. to diminish or lessen in quantity or magnitude.
- Example: The temperature will decrease significantly at night.
3. to reduce the amount of something.
- Example: She needs to decrease her sugar intake for better health.

Middle English: from Old French decrescer, from Latin decrescere, from de- ‘down’ + crescere ‘to grow’.

decrease in price:

a reduction in the cost of something.

decrease the risk:

to lower the chance of a negative outcome.

decrease in size:

to become smaller in dimensions.

reduction:

the action or fact of making something smaller or less.

diminution:

the reduction or lessening of something.

decline:

to decrease in quantity or quality.

Meaning: cut down

Example Sentence: I'm going to cut down on my spending this month.

Meaning: trim back

Example Sentence: We need to trim back on our expenses to save money.