Waste of stuff in preparing to size.
The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.
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.
An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
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.
A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.
A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.
A gradual diminishing of strength.