Reduction Meaning
/ɹɪˈdʌk.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act, process, or result of reducing.
nounThe amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.
Sentence Examples
We hope to come to an accord with them about arms reduction.
We would ask you to give us a price reduction of 5%.
A further reduction would make us go into the red.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new diet plan led to a significant ____ in the patient's weight over three months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in crime rates was attributed to improved community policing and social programs.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English reduccion, a borrowing from Old French reducion, from Latin reductiō, reductiōnem. Equivalent to reduce + -tion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"With the cutting out of the previous recovery times for electrification work, curtailment of station times and acceleration, considerable reductions have been made in the overall schedules."
— 1961 January, “The North-East London electrification of the Great Eastern Line”, in Trains Illustrated, page 18:
"The final stage of thickness reduction (typically 90% from about 2mm to <0.2mm) is carried out by cold rolling."
— 2016, Gordon L. Robertson, Food Packaging Principles and Practice, 3rd edition, page 191:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new diet plan led to a significant ____ in the patient's weight over three months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in crime rates was attributed to improved community policing and social programs.