Reduction Meaning in English
word
/ɹəˈdəkʃən/, /ɹiˈdəkʃən/
ri-DUHK-shun
/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
ri-DUHK-shun
Definition
A reduction is when something becomes less in amount, size, or importance.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, business, or scientific contexts like 'reduction in costs,' 'emission reduction,' or 'weight reduction.' Common collocations include 'price reduction,' 'reduction by half,' and 'significant reduction.' Not usually used informally.
Spanish: reducciónPortuguese (BR): reduçãoPortuguese (PT): reduçãoChinese (Simplified): 减少Chinese (Traditional): 減少Hindi: कमीArabic: تخفيضBengali: হ্রাস - কমানোRussian: снижение - уменьшениеJapanese: 削減 - 減少Vietnamese: sự giảm - sự cắt giảmKorean: 감소 - 축소Turkish: azalma - azaltmaUrdu: کمی - تخفیفIndonesian: pengurangan
Example Sentences
The price saw a reduction last month.
basic
We need a reduction in costs to save money.
basic
There was a reduction in the number of students this year.
basic
We're hoping for a big reduction in electricity bills this summer.
natural
After the new law, there’s been a noticeable reduction in air pollution.
natural
She’s proud of her weight reduction over the past year.
natural