abatement
Collocations
3ADJ.
extra, possible
ABATEMENT + NOUN
nuisance, procedures, symptoms
PREP.
despite, with
Definitions
noun
The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.
The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.
The deduction of minor revenues incidental to an operation in calculating the cost of the operation.
The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.
The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.
An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
5The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.
WiktionaryNo cure was possible, despite the abatement of symptoms.
Tatoeba · #4042453He told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. that most of the credits do not represent a real or extra carbon abatement.
Tatoeba · #11081590Following a noise complaint from a nearby resident, the city council has issued the music venue with a noise abatement notice.
Tatoeba · #11240455Noise abatement procedures are published for some airports to reduce aircraft noise around residential areas.
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