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Discover LudwigThe phrase "de-emphasis" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of reducing the importance or prominence of something. Example: "In the revised report, there was a clear de-emphasis on the less critical data points to focus on the main findings."
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de-emphasis
noun
A reduction in emphasis.
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Miller handled the de-emphasis without complaint.
It is omission or de-emphasis of important data".
Recent years saw a slow de-emphasis of its use.
De-emphasis is the keynote of our introduction.
The de-emphasis talk became an inaudible whisper.
Mr. Cameron said the decline largely reflects a de-emphasis of reading in an electronic era.
The de-emphasis on food and increased emphasis on other factors is not a step forward".
"But the point is this: There should be a de-emphasis on this issue.
This de-emphasis on technology throws the focus back on people.
Undrst "Understated", 319 words indicating de-emphasis and caution in these realms.
A marked feature of American education that derives from the German model is the de-emphasis on lecture and examination.
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