IN MATH: 1. v. to make smaller or fewer by removing some. EX. I want to decrease the number of hours I work each week. 2) n. the amount or number removed. EX. No one wants a decrease in pay.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above.

APPLICATION: See list 50.

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