Meaning of the word diminution in English

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diminution

US /ˌdɪm.əˈnuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən/
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Noun

a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something

Example:
The company suffered a diminution in profits this year.
There has been no diminution of his enthusiasm for the project.
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