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step-down
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step–down

noun \ˈstep-ˌdau̇n\

Definition of STEP-DOWN

: a decrease or reduction in size or amount <a step–down in dosage>

First Known Use of STEP-DOWN

1922

Related to STEP-DOWN

Synonyms
abatement, decline, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down
Antonyms
boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

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