CEFR B2

reductions

noun

Meaning

The action or fact of making something smaller, less, or weaker; the state of being reduced.

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌkʃənz/

The action or fact of making something smaller, less, or weaker; the state of being reduced.

The company is planning further reductions in its workforce.
We have seen significant reductions in crime rates in this area.
The new tax laws will lead to reductions in disposable income for many families.

reductions in (prepositional phrase): A decrease or lessening of something. — "There have been significant reductions in our operating costs."
reductions to (prepositional phrase): A decrease applied to a specific item or category. — "The government announced tax reductions to stimulate the economy."