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Abatement
01
the act or process of reducing, lessening, or diminishing something
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
abatements
Examples
The storm 's abatement allowed rescue teams to start their work.
02
a reduction or lessening in the intensity, degree, or amount of something
Examples
The city implemented noise abatement measures to reduce the impact of traffic sounds in residential areas.
