grade down

transitive verb

: to decrease proportionally
the wage earner postpones purchases or grades down his buying when uncertain about his futureBiddle Survey

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“Grade down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20down. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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