reduction (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definition
The act or process of making something smaller, less, or weaker.
Examples
A reduction in prices is expected after the holiday season.
The study showed a significant reduction in symptoms after the treatment.
We need to achieve a substantial reduction in our carbon footprint.
How to Use reduction
- reduction in (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what is being made smaller or less. — "We observed a reduction in traffic noise after the new bypass was built."
- reduction of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what is being reduced, often referring to a quantity or amount. — "The reduction of the workforce was a difficult decision."
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