decreasing

/dɪˈkrisɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Becoming smaller or less in amount, size, or intensity.
    • The decreasing temperature made everyone reach for their coats.
    • Farmers are worried about the decreasing water levels in the reservoir.
    • The company reported decreasing profits for the third quarter.
noun
  1. The process of becoming smaller or less.
    • The decreasing of support for the policy surprised the politicians.
    • Doctors noted a gradual decreasing in the patient's symptoms.
    • The decreasing of the forest area is a serious environmental concern.
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