boost vs diminution

boost

verb
  • To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. 

  • To steal. 

  • To give a booster shot to. 

  • To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles. 

  • To amplify; to signal boost. 

  • To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start. 

noun
  • A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers. 

  • A coordinate transformation that changes velocity. 

  • A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb. 

  • Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance. 

diminution

noun
  • A lessening, decrease or reduction. 

  • a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values. 

  • The act or process of making diminutive. 

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