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 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.
Waste of stuff in preparing to size.
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.
The act, process or product of reducing the volume of a liquid, as by evaporation.
The proportion of a substance in a whole.
The act or process of removing the dress of ore and of reducing the valuable part to smaller compass, as by currents of air or water.
The direction of attention to a specific object.
A field or course of study on which one focuses, especially as a student in a college or university.
The amount of solute in a solution measured in suitable units (e.g., parts per million (ppm))
The matching game pelmanism.