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decrementation

noun

The operation of subtracting one from the operand.

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Word length
14
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

ˌdɛkɹəmənˈteɪʃən

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Definitions

noun

  1. The operation of subtracting one from the operand.

    “The second parameter provides an encoding of either one of the incrementation or decrementation operations.”

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Example Sentences

The second parameter provides an encoding of either one of the incrementation or decrementation operations.

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