abatement

Elementary

/əˈbeɪt.mənt/

noun
a reduction in the amount or degree of something

abatement in a sentence

  • “Marginal abatement cost is related to the emission reduction cost.”
  • “The tax abatement will save the business thousands of pounds.”
  • “Tax abatements have helped keep some lucrative companies in the region.”
  • “We need some noise abatement.”

What does “abatement” mean?

abatement (noun) means a reduction in the amount or degree of something. It is pronounced /əˈbeɪt.mənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "abatement" mean?
abatement (noun) means: a reduction in the amount or degree of something
How do you pronounce "abatement"?
"abatement" is pronounced /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "abatement" in a sentence?
Here is "abatement" used in a sentence: Marginal abatement cost is related to the emission reduction cost.

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