This is the 2092nd most frequent German word.
verringert
Reduced.
Here, 'verringert' refers to the act of reducing the speed, indicating a manual or controlled decrease in velocity.
Er hat die Geschwindigkeit des Autos verringert.
He reduced the speed of the car.
In this sentence, 'verringert' means lowered or decreased, contextually applied to financial metrics like costs.
Die Firma hat ihre Produktionskosten verringert.
The company reduced its production costs.
Here, 'verringert' conveys a natural or observed decrease in participants over time.