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decrement

verb

Find the meaning of the word decrement, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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To reduce in value, amount, or degree, especially by a fixed amount or by one.

Example Sentence

The programmer used the decrement operator to reduce the counter's value by one.

Usage Note

Used in programming to decrease a variable's value, often by one. Also used in general contexts to describe a reduction or decrease in quantity or magnitude.