abatement

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abatement  /ə ˈbeɪt mənt/ ? Meaning of "abatement"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  2. (n) the act of abating

Synonym(s)

reprieve, respite, suspension

Usage(s):

  1. Noise abatement rules only add to their burden at the touchiest moments of flight.
  2. By accomplishing that much Manhattan took the initiative of noise abatement for the entire country.
  3. Over time, emissions trading may lead to an abatement in the level of greenhouse gases without large job losses or high costs to industry and consumers.

Quotes

  1. "The scheme will include maximum practical coverage of emissions sources and sinks, and all greenhouse gases," Mr Howard said in his weekly radio address. "There will also be incentives for firms to undertake abatement in the lead up to the...
    on Jul 16, 2007 By: John Howard Source: Sydney Morning Herald

  2. "And it's about credit for people. They have to be able to purchase their cars. They have to be able to send the kids back to school. They need some mortgage abatement," Biden added. "And so, that's what we're focusing on in this 350, this...
    on Jan 25, 2009 By: Joe Biden Source: AFP

  3. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement: "We will now be creating an additional civilian inspection unit at the Fire Department dedicated to construction, demolition and abatement sites."
    on Dec 22, 2008 By: Michael Bloomberg Source: FOXNews

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