Step-down

a.

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(Elec.) Transforming or converting a current of high potential or voltage into one of low voltage; as, a step-down transformer.

Noun

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step-down - the act of decreasing or reducing something Synonyms: reduction, diminution, decrease

alleviation, amortisation, amortization, change of magnitude, contraction, cut, cutback, de-escalate, de-escalation, declassification, decrease, deduction, deflation, depletion, depreciation, devaluation, devitalisation, devitalization, diminution, discount, easement, easing, extenuation, lowering, minimisation, minimization, mitigation, moderation, palliation, price reduction, reduction, relief, reverse split, reverse stock split, rollback, shelter, shortening, shrinking, split down, step down, subtraction, tax credit, tax shelter, weaken, weakening