decrement

UK
/ˈdɛkrɪmənt/
US
/ˈdɛkrɪmənt/

Translations

decrementverb
decremented
Past Simple
decremented
Past Participle
decrementing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛkrɪmənt/
US
/ˈdɛkrəmənt/
decrementnoun
decrements
pl
UK
/ˈdɛkrɪmənt/
US
/ˈdɛkrɪmənt/
The decrement in sales was unexpected this quarter.
Уменьшение продаж в этом квартале было неожиданным.
There was a noticeable decrement in temperature overnight.
За ночь произошло заметное снижение температуры.
Additional translations
decrementadjective
Attributive use of the noun in technical contexts (e.g., "decrement operation").

Definitions

decrementverb
To cause to decrease or to subtract a fixed amount from something, especially by one.
The loop decrements the counter after each iteration.
decrementnoun
A reduction or decrease in size, number, or amount.
The company reported a decrement in sales this quarter compared to the last.
The amount by which something decreases.
The decrement in temperature was noticeable as the sun set.
decrementadjective
Relating to or involving a reduction or decrease.
In the decrement step, the variable is reduced by one.