vermindering — meaning in English

English meaning

• abatement noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
• reduction noun The act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.

Senses

vermindering is used for these senses in English:

• abatement The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression. [First attested from 1340 to 1470.]

abatement — full definition

1. noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
2. noun The legally required removal or containment of a hazard from a building or site.
3. noun The act of formally ending or suspending a legal action or nuisance.

reduction — full definition

1. noun The act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.
2. noun A sauce that has been boiled down until thick and concentrated.
3. noun A medical procedure to reset a broken bone or dislocated joint.

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