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decrease

/diːˈkrɛs/ verb · British & US
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What does decrease mean?

verb

To make or become smaller in amount, size, or degree. To reduce in amount or degree.

Example

"The company will have to decrease production to meet the new demand."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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