Meaning of the word decreasing in English

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decreasing

US /dɪˈkriː.sɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈkriː.sɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Example:
the affair attracts a decreasing number of visitors

Noun

1.

the action or process of making or becoming smaller or fewer.

Example:
the decreasing of greenhouse gases would also lead to an avoidance of a temperature rise
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