decursion

/dɪˈkɜːʒən/ (di-KUR-zhən)

Definitions

1. noun

The act of cutting down or reducing something.

“The company’s decursion of production costs led to a significant increase in profits.”

2. verb

To cut down or reduce something.

“The manager decided to decurse the company’s expenses by streamlining operations.”

Synonyms

  • cutback
  • reduction
  • retrenchment

Antonyms

  • expansion
  • increase