relative decrease

Frequency: 5.86.5 per million words

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.