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 Several reasons account for this diminution. — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 The recent release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing the involvement of numerous high-profile figures, has laid bare the diminution of trust in modern society —and the urgent need to reverse the slide. — Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 There may be some pressure as well on institutions to reduce tuition; and the major question is whether doing so might result in diminution of necessary instruction and training, particularly in person. — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Of course, the early witnesses to Tongan culture were the agents of its disruption and diminution. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diminution
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  1. decrease
  2. reduction
  3. dent
  4. decline
  5. drop
Noun
  • Kuna residents would pay $20 more per $100,000 of property value in their taxes, while Nampa would see a decrease of $2 per $100,000, according to Nampa Fire Protection District Chief Kirk Carpenter.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
  • While this natural decrease is not unique to Florida, its social, economic and demographic impacts may be more pronounced if the state is no longer a migrant magnet.
    — Karin Brewster, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of decrease
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  • Preliminary findings indicated a measurable reduction in particulate emissions associated with contrail formation when the G800 operated on the fuel.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • More than 800 members of United Steelworkers Local 7-1 are embroiled in a contract fight with BP over pay and job reductions.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • During construction, floorboards were left exposed to develop nicks and dents.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
  • Pour cream or milk into the bowl-like dent of the watermelon.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of dent
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  • The stock had logged its steepest one-day decline on Monday, as investors locked in profits amid growing worries over AI spending.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • After months of decline, gas prices across the country are steadily increasing after the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States broke down last week.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of decline
Noun
  • Changes over the seven days ranged from a drop of 5% to an increase of 2%.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Another investigator testified that the distance from the apparent sniper's perch to the tent where Kirk was speaking was about 410 feet, with a 68-foot vertical drop.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 July 2026
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