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minimal

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/ˈmɪnəməɫ/
adjektiv

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

synonymminimum
antonymmaximal
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The risk of side effects from the medication is minimal.
The project required minimal resources to complete.
We experienced only minimal disruption during the construction next door.
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minimized
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(reducerad)

minimerad

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/ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd/
adjektiv

decreased to the smallest amount or quantity possible

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The minimized impact on the environment was a key selling point for the eco-friendly product.
Thanks to the new software, the company now operates with minimized downtime.
The project manager was praised for the minimized costs achieved through efficient resource management.
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minska

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/ˈdiˌkɹis/, /dɪˈkɹis/
adjektiv

to become less in amount, size, or degree

synonymdiminish
synonymfall
synonymlessen
antonymincrease
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The demand for the product decreased after the initial release.
The noise decreased as the construction work came to an end.
By the end of the conservation program, water consumption will have decreased significantly.

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to decrease
to decline
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(sjunka)

minska

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/dɪˈkɫaɪn/
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to reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.

synonymgo down
synonymwane
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The popularity of the product declined after the release of a newer version.
Sales often decline during economic downturns.
Demand was declining as the market shifted toward alternative products.

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to decline
to reduce
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minska

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/ɹəˈdus/, /ɹiˈdus/, /ɹɪˈdus/
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to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

synonymbring down
synonymcut
synonymcut back
synonymcut down
synonymtrim
synonymtrim back
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Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas.
The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.

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to reduce
to drop
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sänka

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/ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/
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to lessen the amount, number, degree, or intensity of something

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In the upcoming release, the company plans to drop the subscription fee.
The chef decided to drop the amount of salt in the recipe.
The new marketing strategy aims to drop response times for customer inquiries.

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to drop
to lower
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sänka

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/ˈɫoʊɝ/
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to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength

synonymlour
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The temperature outside is gradually lowering as evening approaches.
After the rainfall, the river's water level began to lower gradually.
The intensity of the argument began to lower as both parties started to calm down.

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to lower
to worsen
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(förvärras)

försämras

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/ˈwɝsən/
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to become less desirable, easy, or tolerable

synonymdecline
antonymbetter
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Without proper maintenance, the road conditions will worsen over time.
Ignoring the problem will only allow it to worsen over time.
His health condition began to worsen after he stopped taking his medication.

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to worsen
to shrink
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krympa

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/ˈʃɹɪŋk/
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(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

synonymreduce
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Last winter, my favorite sweater shrunk in the laundry.
The woolen scarf has shrunk after being accidentally washed with warm water.
The label on the dress warns that it may shrink if not washed properly.

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to shrink
to trim
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(trimma)

skära ner

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/ˈtɹɪm/
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to reduce the amount of something

synonymbring down
synonymcut
synonymcut back
synonymcut down
synonymreduce
synonymtrim back
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In order to meet their weight loss goals, they trimmed their calorie intake.
The company had to trim its workforce to stay competitive in the market.
He trimmed his collection of books to make space for new ones.

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to shorten
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(minska)

förkorta

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/ˈʃɔɹtən/
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to decrease the length of something

antonymlengthen
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The project deadline was shortened unexpectedly.
The tailor shortened the trousers to fit the customer's height.
He shortened the curtains to fit the new window.

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(reduktion)

minskning

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/ɹəˈdəkʃən/, /ɹiˈdəkʃən/
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a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

synonymdecrease
synonymdiminution
synonymstep-down
antonymincrease
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Regular exercise and a healthy diet can lead to a reduction in cholesterol levels.
The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for combating climate change.
The government announced a reduction in taxes to stimulate economic growth.
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kontraherad

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/ˈkɑntɹæktəd/
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reduced or decreased in extent or scope

antonymexpanded
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The newspaper faced a contracted readership due to the rise of online news sources and digital platforms.
The drought caused a noticeable reduction in the river's water level, leading to a contracted flow.
Due to economic challenges, the company had to make some tough decisions, resulting in a contracted workforce.
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(minskning)

fallet

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/ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/
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a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

synonymdownfall
antonymrise
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The company reported a fall in profits for the second quarter.
The fall in oil prices has significantly impacted the global economy.
The fall in temperature signaled the arrival of autumn.
fall
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