decrease in German
decrease in German is Verringerung, abnehmen, verringern — decrease means to become smaller in amount, size, or degree; or to cause something to become smaller.
decrease in German
Verringerung
An amount by which a quantity decreases or is decreased.
abnehmen
(intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller.
verringern
(transitive) To make (a quantity) smaller.
What does "decrease" mean?
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verb To become smaller in amount, size, or degree; or to cause something to become smaller.
"Crime rates decreased significantly after the new policy was introduced."
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noun A reduction in the size or amount of something.
"The company reported a sharp decrease in quarterly profits."
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decrease in a sentence
- Crime rates decreased significantly after the new policy was introduced.
- The doctor decreased her dosage after the side effects appeared.
- The company reported a sharp decrease in quarterly profits.
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What is "decrease" in German?
"decrease" in German is Verringerung, abnehmen, verringern. decrease means: To become smaller in amount, size, or degree; or to cause something to become smaller.
How do you use "decrease" in a sentence?
Example: "Crime rates decreased significantly after the new policy was introduced." In German, "decrease" is Verringerung, abnehmen, verringern.
Are there other ways to say "decrease" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "decrease": Verringerung, abnehmen, verringern.
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