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decrement
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decrement

To subtract a number from another number. Decrementing a counter means to subtract 1 or some other number from its current value.


decrement [′dek·rə·mənt]
(computer science)
A specific part of an instruction word in some binary computers, thus a set of digits.
For a counter, to subtract 1 or some other number from the current value.
(hydrology)
(mathematics)
The quantity by which a variable is decreased.
(physics)
The ratio of the amplitudes of an underdamped harmonic motion during two successive oscillations. Also known as damping factor; numerical decrement.


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The controller can maintain incrementing or decrementing counters.
Our original MHS guidance for fiscal 2007 was based on our performance in fiscal 2006 including our expectations of both recovering the revenues not recognized in fiscal 2006 and recognizing at least as much new revenue, relative to the decrementing population, in fiscal 2007.
For MHS we have used our relative performance achieved last year as a guide to expectations for 2007, meaning we expect to recover the revenues not recognized in fiscal 2006 and we expect at least as much new revenue, relative to the decrementing population, in fiscal 2007 as we recorded in fiscal 2006.
 
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