- to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abateantonym:
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
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- to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
This word is used when something becomes smaller in size or quantity, or when something reduces in amount.
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If long-term beds are reduced, then it won't be possible to do that and normal sickbeds will also be adversely affected.
For a display where the data items increase and decrease I think you are best making use of a spreadsheet program, not Access.
I had expected stronger resistance from the enemy but if anything there are less of them as we advance to the centre... Don't you think that's strange?
The reduction in obstetricians and gynecologists is a reflection of the decrease in births, thus reducing need for medical care.
I have tried every diet that has ever been published and I still haven't lost weight.