1. reductions in size, amount, or intensity
Usage: plural form of ‘decrease’

1. becomes smaller in size, amount, or intensity
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘decrease’

Examples

• The temperature decreases at night.
• She decreases her spending each month.
• The medication decreases pain effectively.
• Traffic decreases after rush hour.
• The company reported decreases in sales.
• Recent decreases in crime rates are encouraging.
• The doctor noted decreases in blood pressure.