decrease

UK
/dɪˈkriːs/ or /ˈdiː.kriːs/
US
/dɪˈkriːs/ or /ˈdiː.kriːs/
decreasenoun
decreases
pl
UK
/dɪˈkriːs/ or /ˈdiː.kriːs/
US
/dɪˈkriːs/ or /ˈdiː.kriːs/
(homograph)
Translations
There was a decrease in the number of visitors this year.
В этом году произошло уменьшение числа посетителей.
The decrease in temperature was noticeable.
Снижение температуры было заметным.
The company experienced a decrease in sales last quarter.
Компания испытала спад продаж в прошлом квартале.
Additional translations
Definitions
A reduction in size, amount, or degree.
There was a noticeable decrease in the number of visitors to the museum this year.
The process of becoming smaller or fewer.
The decrease in temperature was sudden and unexpected.
decreaseverb
decreased
Past Simple
decreased
Past Participle
decreasing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈkriːs/
US
/dɪˈkris/
(homograph)
Translations
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% next year.
Компания планирует уменьшать выбросы углекислого газа на 20% в следующем году.
The government is taking measures to decrease unemployment rates.
Правительство принимает меры, чтобы снижать уровень безработицы.
They decided to decrease the budget for the project.
Они решили сокращать бюджет на проект.
Additional translations
Definitions
To become smaller or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
The temperature will decrease as the sun sets.
To cause something to become smaller or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years.