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reduction

(rɪdʌkʃən )

Word forms: reductions

1. countable noun B2

When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.

...a future reduction in U.K. interest rates. [+ in]

Many companies have announced dramatic reductions in staff.

Synonyms: decrease, lowering, lessening, minimizing

2. uncountable noun B2

Reduction is the act of making something smaller in size or amount, or less in degree.

...a new strategic arms reduction agreement.

Synonyms: cut, cutting, trimming, pruning

Collocations:

dramatic reduction

Many more prisoners have been moved into communal blocks - up from a third to 92% - which has led to a dramatic reduction in attacks on guards.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

A study suggests that it could be difficult to improve the long-term health of the dogs because of a dramatic reduction in the gene pool.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

A more dramatic reduction is required.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

experience a reduction

On the other hand, a person who receives training targeted at everyday speaking situations will experience a reduction in miscommunications in live, speaking situations.

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A nation with a trade deficit will experience a reduction in its foreign exchange reserves, which ultimately lowers (depreciates) the value of its currency.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

At high latitude the annual mean insolation increases with increasing obliquity, while lower latitudes experience a reduction in insolation.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

In independent studies, dermatologists observed that 81% of users experienced a reduction in fine lines, 83% benefited from a more even skin tone and 86% experienced smoother skin texture1.

Times, Sunday Times

Within a week, all experienced a reduction in symptoms, with eight going into temporary remission.

The Sun

further reduction

Further flight reductions, from Dublin airport, will be announced next week.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

A number of workers claimed they had been squeezed enough and any further budget reduction would affect frontline services.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

Many banks continue to control costs aggressively and as a result expect further headcount reductions.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

price reduction

Some 70% of the islands of the world have been sold 'with no price reductions'.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

While staggered price reductions have been in place since 2007, bill shock has remained an issue.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

Ask to see the manager to see if there is either a better specimen available or a decent price reduction.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

risk reduction

The less the returns on two securities move together, the more benefit (risk reduction) there is from diversification.

Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995)

These instruments, called financial derivatives, have payoffs that are linked to previously issued securities and are extremely useful risk reduction tools.

Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995)

Injury risk reduction could potentially be added to that list.

The Sun (2016)

salary reduction

The limit on elective deferrals specifies the maximum amount that an employee can contribute to his or her 403(b) account through salary reduction.

Christianity Today

Does the ban on using salary reduction arrangements to fund accountable expense reimbursements apply to these arrangements as well?

Christianity Today

The employer reduced its employees' salaries and applied the salary reduction amounts to the payment of the health insurance premiums for the employees.

Christianity Today

Most salary reduction agreements have one goal-to reduce a worker's taxable income.

Christianity Today

Do we properly report salary reduction agreements?

Christianity Today

sharp reduction

Council leaders said that the sharp reduction was also explained by authorities taking tough action against those who abandoned cars.

Times, Sunday Times

However, a sharp reduction in rent would add pressure to the servicing of the loan.

Times, Sunday Times

If enacted, this would almost certainly lead to a sharp reduction in customer numbers over the short term.

Times, Sunday Times

As soon as he arrived, he persuaded her to go for a sharp reduction in interest rates.

Times, Sunday Times

But there will be a sharp reduction in the number of jets operating from them.

Times, Sunday Times

significant reduction

Market conditions and consumer confidence declined throughout the year, leading to a significant reduction in sales volume.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

This may be the first step before a significant reduction in spending on big procurement programmes.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

We are already seeing a significant reduction this year.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

This is not sustainable and often results in a loss of jobs and a significant reduction in shareholder value.

Times, Sunday Times (2017)

The study found statin treatment meant a significant reduction in risk of death in both men and women.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

slight reduction

You may see a slight reduction in speed, strength and power endurance for four or five days.

Times, Sunday Times

However, in line with this significant passenger growth, and the increase in commercial flights, there has also been a slight reduction in punctuality across several airports.

Times, Sunday Times

Moody's welcomed the announcement of a slight reduction in the proportion of inflation-linked debt in the government's financing plans.

Times, Sunday Times

The slight reduction reflects a wetter summer, with eight more matches abandoned this year than last, offset by a small increase in advance ticket sales.

Times, Sunday Times

Last year, that halved and it expects a further slight reduction this year.

Times, Sunday Times

spending reduction

The average department spending reduction over the eight-year squeeze to 2017-18 will be between 33 per cent and 38 per cent.

Times, Sunday Times

Additional spending in one area will be matched by a spending reduction in another.

Times, Sunday Times

The level of spending reduction required may go beyond anything that conventional efficiency drives can achieve.

Times, Sunday Times

They demand 2 of tax cuts for every pound of spending reduction to make giving up what they have worthwhile.

Times, Sunday Times

Once spending reduction targets are finalised, there may be little choice but to take this kind of radical action.

Times, Sunday Times

stress reduction

He developed an eight-week course in 'mindfulness-based stress reduction', which has been adopted by many hospitals.

Times, Sunday Times

It has been associated with memory enhancement, but also stress reduction.

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Take classes in disease prevention, healthy cooking, weight loss, stress reduction - or see a nutrition consultant or try one of nine types of yoga.

Times, Sunday Times

Read internet for advice on stress reduction techniques to avoid fight or flight syndrome.

Times, Sunday Times

After all, employee engagement, stress reduction and the power of teamwork seem such good sense that few people stop to think further.

Times, Sunday Times

substantial reduction

Changes to the spare room subsidy or housing benefit caps and the withdrawal of crisis loans have meant substantial reductions in household incomes for many working families.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

To bring borrowing under control, some public services are facing substantial budget reductions.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

The result was a substantial reduction in salt intake.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

tariff reduction

At current aluminium prices the tariff reduction will save about $200 million a year.

Times, Sunday Times

The immediate result of the tariff reduction was that overseas programming became even cheaper.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

It also passed a tariff reduction bill he had long sought.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

The agreement states a ten percent tariff reduction over ten years (starting in 1995) for the trade of goods and services among its members.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Import sensitive products generally receive longer phase-in periods for tariff reduction or elimination in trade agreements.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

tax reduction

The 20p-a-litre tax reduction on biodiesel will be removed next month, making it less attractive for consumers.

Times, Sunday Times

This was not a tax reduction but a rough and ready compensation for the fact that the tax was now being charged on inflationary gains.

Times, Sunday Times

I could have spent that 2 billion on an inheritance tax reduction for the few wealthiest estates.

Times, Sunday Times

When the economy slows down, a declining oil price acts as an informal tax reduction.

Times, Sunday Times

He hoped to share the 'proceeds of growth between public spending on the one hand, and tax reduction on the other'.

The Sun

waste reduction

Wrap, the waste reduction charity, estimated in 2017 that 38 per cent of the nine million televisions sold annually replaced functional products.

Times,Sunday Times

The cost of waste-disposal makes recyling and waste reduction obvious things to do.

Times, Sunday Times

Despite the importance of energy, it was disappointing not to see proposals to address the wider environmental agenda: on more sustainable farming, say, or to promote waste reduction.

Times, Sunday Times

The supermarket giant, which employs more than 185,000 people, scored highly on the employer survey, which measures improvements in gas, power and water use, waste reduction and training for staff.

Times, Sunday Times

This makes waste reduction an environmental imperative.

Times, Sunday Times

workforce reduction

But in court documents the firm said it expects a workforce reduction beyond an expected attrition rate of 500 workers over the next three years.

canada.com

The early 1990s reorganization included a 37.5 percent workforce reduction, from 177,500 in 1991 to 111,000 by 1994.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

But the committee said that technical notes published last month showed that different government departments were using different starting dates for measuring workforce reductions.

Times, Sunday Times

What have you done in terms of streamlining your business; for example, workforce reductions or postponing projects?

This was partly because of a one-off hit of 56.2 million for restructuring activity and workforce reductions.

Times, Sunday Times

Translations:

Chinese: 减少

Japanese: 減少

单词	reduction
释义	reduction (rɪdʌkʃən ) Word forms: reductions 1. countable noun B2 When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller. ...a future reduction in U.K. interest rates. [+ in] Many companies have announced dramatic reductions in staff. Synonyms: decrease, lowering, lessening, minimizing 2. uncountable noun B2 Reduction is the act of making something smaller in size or amount, or less in degree. ...a new strategic arms reduction agreement. Synonyms: cut, cutting, trimming, pruning Collocations: dramatic reduction Many more prisoners have been moved into communal blocks - up from a third to 92% - which has led to a dramatic reduction in attacks on guards. Times, Sunday Times (2011) A study suggests that it could be difficult to improve the long-term health of the dogs because of a dramatic reduction in the gene pool. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A more dramatic reduction is required. Times, Sunday Times (2009) experience a reduction On the other hand, a person who receives training targeted at everyday speaking situations will experience a reduction in miscommunications in live, speaking situations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A nation with a trade deficit will experience a reduction in its foreign exchange reserves, which ultimately lowers (depreciates) the value of its currency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At high latitude the annual mean insolation increases with increasing obliquity, while lower latitudes experience a reduction in insolation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In independent studies, dermatologists observed that 81% of users experienced a reduction in fine lines, 83% benefited from a more even skin tone and 86% experienced smoother skin texture1. Times, Sunday Times Within a week, all experienced a reduction in symptoms, with eight going into temporary remission. The Sun further reduction Further flight reductions, from Dublin airport, will be announced next week. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A number of workers claimed they had been squeezed enough and any further budget reduction would affect frontline services. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Many banks continue to control costs aggressively and as a result expect further headcount reductions. Times, Sunday Times (2011) price reduction Some 70% of the islands of the world have been sold 'with no price reductions'. Times, Sunday Times (2013) While staggered price reductions have been in place since 2007, bill shock has remained an issue. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Ask to see the manager to see if there is either a better specimen available or a decent price reduction. Times, Sunday Times (2013) risk reduction The less the returns on two securities move together, the more benefit (risk reduction) there is from diversification. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995) These instruments, called financial derivatives, have payoffs that are linked to previously issued securities and are extremely useful risk reduction tools. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995) Injury risk reduction could potentially be added to that list. The Sun (2016) salary reduction The limit on elective deferrals specifies the maximum amount that an employee can contribute to his or her 403(b) account through salary reduction. Christianity Today Does the ban on using salary reduction arrangements to fund accountable expense reimbursements apply to these arrangements as well? Christianity Today The employer reduced its employees' salaries and applied the salary reduction amounts to the payment of the health insurance premiums for the employees. Christianity Today Most salary reduction agreements have one goal-to reduce a worker's taxable income. Christianity Today Do we properly report salary reduction agreements? Christianity Today sharp reduction Council leaders said that the sharp reduction was also explained by authorities taking tough action against those who abandoned cars. Times, Sunday Times However, a sharp reduction in rent would add pressure to the servicing of the loan. Times, Sunday Times If enacted, this would almost certainly lead to a sharp reduction in customer numbers over the short term. Times, Sunday Times As soon as he arrived, he persuaded her to go for a sharp reduction in interest rates. Times, Sunday Times But there will be a sharp reduction in the number of jets operating from them. Times, Sunday Times significant reduction Market conditions and consumer confidence declined throughout the year, leading to a significant reduction in sales volume. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This may be the first step before a significant reduction in spending on big procurement programmes. Times, Sunday Times (2009) We are already seeing a significant reduction this year. Times, Sunday Times (2013) This is not sustainable and often results in a loss of jobs and a significant reduction in shareholder value. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The study found statin treatment meant a significant reduction in risk of death in both men and women. Times, Sunday Times (2015) slight reduction You may see a slight reduction in speed, strength and power endurance for four or five days. Times, Sunday Times However, in line with this significant passenger growth, and the increase in commercial flights, there has also been a slight reduction in punctuality across several airports. Times, Sunday Times Moody's welcomed the announcement of a slight reduction in the proportion of inflation-linked debt in the government's financing plans. Times, Sunday Times The slight reduction reflects a wetter summer, with eight more matches abandoned this year than last, offset by a small increase in advance ticket sales. Times, Sunday Times Last year, that halved and it expects a further slight reduction this year. Times, Sunday Times spending reduction The average department spending reduction over the eight-year squeeze to 2017-18 will be between 33 per cent and 38 per cent. Times, Sunday Times Additional spending in one area will be matched by a spending reduction in another. Times, Sunday Times The level of spending reduction required may go beyond anything that conventional efficiency drives can achieve. Times, Sunday Times They demand 2 of tax cuts for every pound of spending reduction to make giving up what they have worthwhile. Times, Sunday Times Once spending reduction targets are finalised, there may be little choice but to take this kind of radical action. Times, Sunday Times stress reduction He developed an eight-week course in 'mindfulness-based stress reduction', which has been adopted by many hospitals. Times, Sunday Times It has been associated with memory enhancement, but also stress reduction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Take classes in disease prevention, healthy cooking, weight loss, stress reduction - or see a nutrition consultant or try one of nine types of yoga. Times, Sunday Times Read internet for advice on stress reduction techniques to avoid fight or flight syndrome. Times, Sunday Times After all, employee engagement, stress reduction and the power of teamwork seem such good sense that few people stop to think further. Times, Sunday Times substantial reduction Changes to the spare room subsidy or housing benefit caps and the withdrawal of crisis loans have meant substantial reductions in household incomes for many working families. Times, Sunday Times (2013) To bring borrowing under control, some public services are facing substantial budget reductions. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The result was a substantial reduction in salt intake. Times, Sunday Times (2015) tariff reduction At current aluminium prices the tariff reduction will save about $200 million a year. Times, Sunday Times The immediate result of the tariff reduction was that overseas programming became even cheaper. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also passed a tariff reduction bill he had long sought. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The agreement states a ten percent tariff reduction over ten years (starting in 1995) for the trade of goods and services among its members. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Import sensitive products generally receive longer phase-in periods for tariff reduction or elimination in trade agreements. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 tax reduction The 20p-a-litre tax reduction on biodiesel will be removed next month, making it less attractive for consumers. Times, Sunday Times This was not a tax reduction but a rough and ready compensation for the fact that the tax was now being charged on inflationary gains. Times, Sunday Times I could have spent that 2 billion on an inheritance tax reduction for the few wealthiest estates. Times, Sunday Times When the economy slows down, a declining oil price acts as an informal tax reduction. Times, Sunday Times He hoped to share the 'proceeds of growth between public spending on the one hand, and tax reduction on the other'. The Sun waste reduction Wrap, the waste reduction charity, estimated in 2017 that 38 per cent of the nine million televisions sold annually replaced functional products. Times,Sunday Times The cost of waste-disposal makes recyling and waste reduction obvious things to do. Times, Sunday Times Despite the importance of energy, it was disappointing not to see proposals to address the wider environmental agenda: on more sustainable farming, say, or to promote waste reduction. Times, Sunday Times The supermarket giant, which employs more than 185,000 people, scored highly on the employer survey, which measures improvements in gas, power and water use, waste reduction and training for staff. Times, Sunday Times This makes waste reduction an environmental imperative. Times, Sunday Times workforce reduction But in court documents the firm said it expects a workforce reduction beyond an expected attrition rate of 500 workers over the next three years. canada.com The early 1990s reorganization included a 37.5 percent workforce reduction, from 177,500 in 1991 to 111,000 by 1994. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the committee said that technical notes published last month showed that different government departments were using different starting dates for measuring workforce reductions. Times, Sunday Times What have you done in terms of streamlining your business; for example, workforce reductions or postponing projects? ST This was partly because of a one-off hit of 56.2 million for restructuring activity and workforce reductions. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 减少 Japanese: 減少
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