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DECREMENT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Decrement.

Decrement - as a noun

The amount by which something decreases

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decrease11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A process of becoming smaller or shorter

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decrease11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical processprocess11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
increment13

Decrement - as a verb

To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.

Example Sentences

"We need to decrement the number of employees in the company."
"The project manager decided to decrement the budget for advertising."
"They will decrement the price of the product during the sale."
"It is important to decrement the amount of waste we produce."
"The government implemented policies to decrement carbon emissions."
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Word Game Points

Is DECREMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decrement is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECREMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DECREMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decrement is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECREMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DECREMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decrement is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECREMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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