"Decrease" is similar to "reduce," but is often used in numerical or quantitative contexts, such as decreasing the number of employees in a company. - The company decided to decrease the price of its products to attract more customers. , "Reduce" is a more general term that can refer to making something smaller or less in any way, such as reducing the amount of waste produced in a manufacturing process. - The government introduced policies to reduce the amount of plastic waste produced by households and businesses., "Diminish" implies a gradual decrease over time or by degree, such as when the quality of something deteriorates slowly over time. - The popularity of the once-famous singer slowly diminished as she aged and newer artists emerged.,

Diminish / decrease / reduce - what's the difference?

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