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dramatic decrease

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. dramatic decrease
2. sharp drop

This noun (also used as a する verb) describes a sharp and dramatic decrease in number or quantity, equivalent to "a drastic drop" or "to plummet." It is stronger in nuance than a simple decrease and is used when emphasizing that something has fallen by a very significant amount.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The researcher warned that "biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate."

Sentence 2

Since the new system was introduced, our administrative workload has dropped dramatically.

Sentence 3

Do you remember when exactly your savings took such a big hit?

Sentence 4

The accounting team presented numbers showing that expenses had dropped sharply.

Sentence 5

Due to a sharp drop in new contracts, we will be revisiting our strategy.