English Explanatory Dictionary

builddown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A systematic, gradual reduction in the number of something (especially nuclear weapons), normally by destroying more than are built.

Word forms

builddown builddowns

Etymology

From build + down.

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