diminution

noun

ˌdi-mə-ˈnü-shən How to pronounce diminution (audio)
Definition of diminutionnext
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened a diminution of 60 percent over the course of the month

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Recent Examples of diminution But one of the most immediate and visible consequences of 1898 was the diminution of the city’s Black population. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensation and punitive damages for emotional distress, the temporary loss of property use and the long-term diminution of property value caused by chemical stigma. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2026 Fears of automation, contraction and general diminution abound everywhere. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026 With the federal government’s attacks on public employees, collective bargaining remains one of the last bulwarks against further diminution of the role or benefits of public employees. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for diminution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminution
  1. decrease
  2. reduction
  3. dent
  4. decline
  5. drop
Noun
  • On the other hand, eight months of daylight saving time isn’t enough for business owners, who see decreases in foot traffic as evenings get darker.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Officials say during his time in office, the department launched its real-time crime center, created the Neighborhood Resource Unit and Citizens Advisory Committee, and saw crime decrease by double digits annually.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of decrease
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  • But this year, OVS slashed its funding, forcing service reductions and uncertainty while barring the program from using grant money to help survivors across county lines.
    — Connie Neal, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Subramaniam said the company is on track to achieve $650 million in operating profit improvement in Europe by the 2029 fiscal year, the majority of which will be cost reduction.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • Becerra played it safe with reporters, sidestepping a question about why his party hadn’t made a bigger dent in California’s affordability crisis after 16 years in the governor’s office.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But our gathering has barely made a dent in the cove’s urchin numbers.
    — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dent
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  • And Musk’s businesses took a hit on Wednesday after already seeing declines in overnight trading.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Consequently, industry experts emphasize that underlying supply tightness remains unchanged, suggesting overnight crude price declines reflect short term market sentiment reactions to election results rather than shifting fundamentals.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of decline
Noun
  • To Nothing’s credit, the case gets IPX2 ingress protection, so a drop of rain now and then shouldn’t kill it.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Vaibhav steps into the India lineup in place of Ishan Kishan who has a groin injury and will bat at first drop unless India chooses to match him in an all left hand opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
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