reductions (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌkʃənz/
Definition
The action or fact of making something smaller, less, or weaker; the state of being reduced.
Examples
The company is planning further reductions in its workforce.
We have seen significant reductions in crime rates in this area.
How to Use reductions
- 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."
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