diminish capability
[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ kəˈpæbɪləti]
verb phrase / noun phrase
diminuir capacidade
1. to reduce or weaken the ability or power to do something; to lessen one's competence or effectiveness
The injury will diminish his capability to play professional sports.
A lesão vai diminuir sua capacidade de jogar esportes profissionais.
2. to make something less effective or functional
Budget cuts diminish the capability of our research team.
Cortes orçamentários diminuem a capacidade do nosso time de pesquisa.
3. to reduce operational or functional capacity
The software update diminished the system's capability to process data quickly.
A atualização de software diminuiu a capacidade do sistema de processar dados rapidamente.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'diminish capability' is commonly used in professional, technical, and medical settings. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in corporate environments when discussing organizational changes or budget impacts. In the USA, it's prevalent in technical documentation, healthcare, and military contexts. The phrase is formal and typically avoids colloquial alternatives in official communications.
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