Decrease in size. Obsolete.

Reduction, diminution.

The action or process of making slender or diminishing in bulk; an instance of this. Also figurative. Obsolete.

The action of diminishing or making less; the process of diminishing or becoming less; reduction in magnitude or degree; lessening, decrease.

The action of reducing the amount, quantity, extent, etc., of something; the action or fact of becoming smaller; diminution, lessening; cutting…

A decrease, or the process of decreasing, in size, amount, rate, or number; spec. (South Asian Economics) a reduction in economic activity or value.

The action or process of reducing or being reduced in number, size, or quantity; gradual reduction or loss. Cf. attrition rate n. at compounds.

A reduction in rank, value, or status; a diminution, lowering, or decline, esp. in economic activity or importance.