marked decrease

[/mɑːrkt dɪˈkriːs/]
noun phrasepl: marked decreases
diminuição acentuada
1. a significant or noticeable reduction in quantity, quality, or intensity
There has been a marked decrease in unemployment rates this quarter.
Houve uma diminuição acentuada nas taxas de desemprego neste trimestre.
2. a substantial drop that is easily observed or measured
The marked decrease in sales prompted the company to reassess its strategy.
A diminuição acentuada das vendas levou a empresa a reavaliar sua estratégia.
This phrase is commonly used in formal and academic contexts, particularly in business reports, scientific studies, and news media in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in financial news and government statistics. The phrase emphasizes objectivity and measurability, making it preferred in technical and professional documentation over more colloquial alternatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
significant decreasesubstantial reductionsharp declinenotable dropconsiderable fall
Antonyms / Antônimos
marked increasesubstantial growthsharp risenotable gainconsiderable increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuição acentuada
most common and widely understood term
General Brazilian
redução marcante
alternative formal usage
Portugal
diminuição marcada
Portuguese variant with similar structure
General Brazilian
queda acentuada
used particularly in financial and statistical contexts

Related Words

declinereductiondepreciationdownward trendregression

Related Idioms & Phrases

a far cry from
hit rock bottom
take a nosedive
plummet
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