verb
- reducing or decreasing by a specific amount, especially by one unit
Usage: computing; mathematics
noun
- the process or action of reducing by a specific amount
Usage: computing; mathematics
Examples
- The program is decrementing the counter by one each time through the loop.
- She noticed the battery percentage was decrementing rapidly.
- The automatic decrementing of inventory levels helps track stock.
- By decrementing the timer, the system counts down to zero.
- The decrementing process continued until the value reached its minimum.
- Each click resulted in decrementing the score by five points.