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to decrement
01
to reduce the size, amount, or number of something
Transitive: to decrement size or amount of something
Formal
Examples
The team decided to decrement the budget for the upcoming project.
They are currently decrementing the inventory to match customer demand.
Decrement
01
the quantity by which something decreases
Examples
The company recorded a monthly decrement in sales during the recession.
A decrement of five points was noted in the student's test score.
02
a process or act of becoming smaller, shorter, or reduced in size, quantity, or intensity
Examples
The decrement of daylight is noticeable as winter approaches.
Overuse of the field led to a decrement in soil fertility.
