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The process or result of something becoming smaller or lower in amount, size, value, or intensity; a reduction.
Die neuen Maßnahmen führten zu einer deutlichen Verminderung der Lärmbelastung.
The new measures led to a significant reduction in noise pollution.
'Die Verminderung' (the reduction) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'vermindern' (to reduce something or make it smaller/lower). The word therefore describes the process or result of this action.
Wir müssen die Ausgaben für das Projekt deutlich vermindern.
We need to significantly reduce the expenses for the project.
To express what is being reduced, the genitive is used. To indicate the extent of the reduction, the preposition 'um' with the accusative is used.
Die Verminderung der Arbeitslosigkeit ist ein wichtiges Ziel.
The reduction of unemployment is an important goal.
'Verminderung' (reduction) is a rather formal word that is often used in written language, specialist texts, or official announcements. Typical topics include the economy, the environment, or health.
Der Bericht dokumentiert eine Verminderung der Schadstoffemissionen.
The report documents a reduction in pollutant emissions.
increase / rise
'die Erhöhung' and 'die Verminderung' are clear opposites. With an 'Erhöhung' (increase), an amount, value, or degree becomes larger, for example a price or a salary. With a 'Verminderung' (reduction), something becomes smaller or less, for example an amount, a value, or an intensity. Use 'Erhöhung' when something goes up, and 'Verminderung' when something goes down.
Durch die neuen Regeln hofft die Stadt auf eine Verminderung des Verkehrs.
With the new rules, the city hopes to reduce traffic.
Ab Januar kommt eine Erhöhung der Strompreise.
Electricity prices will increase starting in January.