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decreasing
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkrisɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify a noun, indicating that it is becoming smaller or fewer.
The decreasing prices pleased consumers.
Уменьшающиеся цены порадовали потребителей.
Additional translations
Gerund or verbal noun referring to the act or process of becoming smaller or fewer.
Decreasing of rainfall has affected agriculture.
Уменьшение количества осадков повлияло на сельское хозяйство.
Additional translations
decreasing
Gerund
decreased
Past Simple
decreased
Past Participle
decreasing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈkriːs/
US
/dɪˈkris/
(homograph)
They decided to decrease the budget for the project.
Они решили сокращать бюджет на проект.
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of autumn.
A gradual decreasing of oil reserves is inevitable.
The temperature will decrease as the sun sets.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years.