Abnahme — 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.
• contraction noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
• decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
• plummet verb To fall suddenly and steeply.

Senses

Abnahme 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.]
• contraction A (sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume; a narrowing, a shortening, a shrinking.
• decline A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
• drop-off A decrease; especially, a sudden one.
• plummet (figuratively) A decline; a fall; a drop.

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.

contraction — full definition

1. noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
2. noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
3. noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.

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