Depression
Depression noun - The amount by which something is lessened.
Usage example: a depression in the number of new homes being built
Decrease is a synonym for depression. In some cases you can use "Decrease" instead a noun "Depression".
Decrease
Decrease noun - The amount by which something is lessened.
Usage example: the average decrease in the price of milk was five cents per gallon
Depression is a synonym for decrease in diminishing topic. Sometimes you can use "Depression" instead a noun "Decrease".
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