relative decrease
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a reduction considered in relation to something else
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- Although profits grew, we saw a relative decrease in market share.
- The study found a relative decrease in smoking rates among teenagers compared to adults.
- Patients showed a significant relative decrease in symptoms compared to the placebo group.
- Despite a rise in absolute numbers, there was a relative decrease in the proportion of young voters.
- The investment's performance represented a relative decrease when benchmarked against the industry average.
- A 5% drop in enrollment is a significant relative decrease for such a small department.
- Scientists are measuring the relative decrease in glacier mass as a percentage of its total volume.
- The price fell, but the relative decrease was less than the drop in manufacturing costs.
- Improved engine efficiency has led to a relative decrease in pollution per vehicle.
- We calculated the relative decrease in the budget by comparing it to the overall company spending.