Depression and Reduction

Depression

Depression noun - The amount by which something is lessened.
Usage example: a depression in the number of new homes being built

Reduction is a synonym for depression. In some cases you can use "Reduction" instead a noun "Depression".

Reduction

Reduction noun - The amount by which something is lessened.
Usage example: saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school

Depression is a synonym for reduction. Sometimes you can use "Depression" instead a noun "Reduction".

Nearby Words: reduce, reducing, reductive, reductionist

How words are described

physical physical depression physical reduction
constant constant depression constant reduction
massive massive depression massive reduction
extreme extreme depression extreme reduction
Other adjectives: serious, slight, permanent, major, general, possible, extended, overall.
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