de-emphasis

[US]/[ˌdiːˈɛmfəsɪs]/
[UK]/[ˌdiːˈɛmfəsɪs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of reducing the relative importance of something; a reduction in the relative importance of something
v.to reduce the relative importance of something; to lessen the emphasis on something

Phrases & Collocations

de-emphasis on

de-emphasis strategy

de-emphasis now

de-emphasis point

de-emphasis technique

de-emphasis here

Example Sentences

the speaker used de-emphasis to downplay the negative feedback.

the report's de-emphasis on cost savings was noticeable.

we need to de-emphasize the risks involved in this project.

the marketing campaign employed de-emphasis to avoid controversy.

the politician's strategy involved de-emphasizing his past failures.

the article practiced de-emphasis when discussing the company's losses.

the presentation included a deliberate de-emphasis of technical details.

the study showed a de-emphasis of the role of genetics.

the company opted for de-emphasis regarding the product's limitations.

the editor suggested a de-emphasis of the author's personal opinions.

the team used de-emphasis to minimize the impact of the error.

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