Decrement
/ˈdɛkɹəmənt/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions. countable
- 2 the amount by which something decreases wordnet
- 3 The subtraction itself; decrease. uncountable
"He concluded that in normal group situations, production increased constantly, and reports of "boredness" and tiredness showed constant decrement."
- 4 a process of becoming smaller or shorter wordnet
Verb
- 1 To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.
Example
More examples"He concluded that in normal group situations, production increased constantly, and reports of "boredness" and tiredness showed constant decrement."
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin decrementum.