1. becoming smaller, fewer, or less in amount, size, or intensity

1. present participle of decrease; making or becoming smaller or less

Examples

• The company reported decreasing profits for the third quarter.
• We noticed a decreasing number of students in the advanced math class.
• The medication is decreasing her pain levels significantly.
• Temperatures are decreasing as winter approaches.
• The teacher is decreasing the homework load this week.
• Sales have been decreasing steadily since last month.
• The population of the town is decreasing each year.