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flattening

[/ˈflætənɪŋ/]
noun/gerund
achatamento
1. The action or process of making something flat or flatter
The flattening of the curve has been crucial during the pandemic.
O achatamento da curva foi crucial durante a pandemia.
2. A reduction in height, thickness, or prominence
The flattening of the hill made construction easier.
O achatamento da colina facilitou a construção.
3. A decrease or decline in growth or activity
The flattening of economic growth concerns investors.
O achatamento do crescimento econômico preocupa os investidores.
Synonyms
levelingcompressionpressingsmoothingreduction
Antonyms
elevationraisingincreasegrowthrise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
achatamento
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
achatamento
Standard usage
Portugal
achatamento
Standard usage; may also use 'aplanamento' for flattening of terrain

Related Idioms & Phrases

flattening the curve - achatamento da curva
flattening effect - efeito de achatamento
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