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lessening (noun)

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  • lessening — noun a change downward (Freq. 5) there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided there was a sharp drop off in sales • Syn: ↑decrease, ↑drop off • Ant: ↑increase ( …   Useful english dictionary

  • lessen — /ˈlɛsən / (say lesuhn) verb (i) 1. to become less. –verb (t) 2. to make less. 3. to represent as less; depreciate; disparage. {less + en1} –lessening, noun –lessening, adjective …  

  • attenuation — early 15c., of persons, emaciation; of diet, reduction, from L. attenuationem (nom. attenuatio) a lessening, noun of action from pp. stem of attenuare (see ATTENUATE (Cf. attenuate)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • drop-off — noun 1. a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality the team went into a slump a gradual slack in output a drop off in attendance a falloff in quality • Syn: ↑slump, ↑slack, ↑falloff, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • fatigue — noun 1》 extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.     ↘[with modifier] a lessening in one s response to or enthusiasm for something, caused by overexposure: election fatigue. 2》 weakness in metal or other materials… …   English new terms dictionary

  • shelterbelt — noun hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion • Syn: ↑windbreak • Hypernyms: ↑hedge, ↑hedgerow * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a natural or planted barrier of trees or shrubs primarily for protection of soil …   Useful english dictionary

  • summit meeting — noun a meeting of heads of governments • Syn: ↑summit • Hypernyms: ↑meeting, ↑group meeting * * * 1. a meeting or conference of heads of state, esp. to conduct diplomatic negotiations and ease international tensions. 2. any meeting or conference… …   Useful english dictionary

  • tendering — noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of tender (II) : a lessening of the strength of cloth or yarn; especially : a weakening caused by acids during manufacture * * * tenˈdering noun • • • …   Useful english dictionary

  • birth control — noun Date: 1914 1. control of the number of children born especially by preventing or lessening the frequency of conception ; contraception 2. contraceptive devices or preparations …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • detraction — noun Date: 14th century 1. a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism ; belittling, disparagement 2. a taking away < it is no detraction from its dignity or prestige J. F. Golay > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • devaluation — noun Date: 1914 1. an official reduction in the exchange value of a currency by a lowering of its gold equivalency or its value relative to another currency 2. a lessening especially of status or stature ; decline …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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