When there is a reductionin 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 More Synonyms of reduction
2. uncountable noun
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 More Synonyms of reduction
More Synonyms of reduction
reduction in British English
(rɪˈdʌkʃən)
noun
1.
the act or process or an instance of reducing
2.
the state or condition of being reduced
3.
the amount by which something is reduced
4.
a form of an original resulting from a reducing process, such as a copy on a smaller scale
5.
a simplified form, such as an orchestral score arranged for piano
6. mathematics
a.
the process of converting a fraction into its decimal form
b.
the process of dividing out the common factors in the numerator and denominator of a fraction; cancellation
7. cookery
a.
the process of concentrating a liquid such as wine or stock by boiling away some of the water in it, esp in order to make a sauce
b.
a sauce made in this way
a red wine reduction
Derived forms
reductive (reˈductive)
adjective
reduction in American English
(rɪˈdʌkʃən)
noun
1.
a reducing or being reduced
2.
anything made or brought about by reducing, as a smaller copy, lowered price, sauce of concentrated liquid, etc.
3.
the amount by which anything is reduced
Derived forms
reductional (reˈductional)
adjective
Word origin
LME reduccion < MFr reduction < L reductio < reductus, pp. of reducere
COBUILD Collocations
reduction
dramatic reduction
further reduction
price reduction
risk reduction
substantial reduction
Examples of 'reduction' in a sentence
reduction
Then we may see a reduction in prices by the greedy companies ripping us off.
The Sun (2016)
The agency has put together a list of recommendations around legal compliance and cost reduction.
Computing (2010)
The reduction in staff is another key concern.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The confectionery trade must expect a very serious reduction in the amount of sugar for making sweets and cakes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is not sustainable and often results in a loss of jobs and a significant reduction in shareholder value.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Across the group, reductions in costs had offset the disappointment on sales.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The changes will involve a 16 per cent overall reduction in staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Such reductions also cost money.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It does not take account of the vast sums required to meet carbon reduction targets.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We would expect to see a reduction in reports about a lack of dignity.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Many churches have established "salary reduction agreements " to handle certain staff expenses.
Christianity Today (2000)
We have agreed to a reduction of costs.
The Sun (2009)
We are already seeing a significant reduction this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Each year we have a carbon reduction week for patients and staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This causes a further reduction of relative prices in the deficit country.
Maurice D. Levi International Finance: The markets and financial management of multinational business. (1983)
What neither did was produce a sustainable reduction in the size of government.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The reductions will come through voluntary departures and by leaving open positions unfilled.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She inherited an organisation facing significant change and very large staffing reductions.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They want to see more permanent reductions.
The Sun (2010)
But just as important as the amount of reduction is the way it is done.
The Sun (2010)
There have been huge reductions in the cost of marine electronics.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was the first such programme in the world to report significant reductions in waistline and weight.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This suggests a dramatic reduction in his media appearances in contrast to the first half of last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Each will be set reduction targets.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There has been a 60% reduction in dependence.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The government is committed to a 25% reduction in the administrative burden of red tape.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Thus deficit reduction becomes a process, rather than a goal, which they use to advance their own interests.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other languages
reduction
British English: reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ NOUN
When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.
The sale starts on 4 January with reductions of 40% on all flights.
American English: reduction
Arabic: تَقْلِيل
Brazilian Portuguese: redução
Chinese: 减少
Croatian: popust
Czech: snížení
Danish: reduktion
Dutch: reductie
European Spanish: reducción
Finnish: vähentäminen
French: réduction
German: Reduzierung
Greek: ελάττωση
Italian: riduzione
Japanese: 減少
Korean: 축소
Norwegian: reduksjon
Polish: redukcja
European Portuguese: redução
Romanian: reducere
Russian: сокращение
Latin American Spanish: reducción
Swedish: minskning
Thai: การทำให้ลดลง
Turkish: indirim
Ukrainian: зменшення
Vietnamese: sự giảm
All related terms of 'reduction'
cash reduction
a discount granted to a purchaser who pays before a stipulated date
piano reduction
a musical score having the parts condensed or simplified in two staves , to render the music playable on the piano by one person
price reduction
When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.
risk reduction
Reduction is the act of making something smaller in size or amount, or less in degree.
size reduction
Size reduction is a process in which the particle size of a solid is made smaller.
dramatic reduction
When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.
further reduction
When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.
reduction division
→ meiosis (sense 1 )
reduction formula
a formula, such as sin (90° ± A ) = cos A , expressing the values of a trigonometric function of any angle greater than 90° in terms of a function of an acute angle
conjunction-reduction
a rule that reduces coordinate sentences , applied , for example , to convert John lives in Ireland and Brian lives in Ireland into John and Brian live in Ireland
oxidation-reduction
a reversible chemical process usually involving the transfer of electrons , in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse reaction is a reduction
substantial reduction
When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.
deficit target
A target is a result that you are trying to achieve .
Chinese translation of 'reduction'
reduction
(rɪˈdʌkʃən)
n
(c/u) (= decrease) 减(減)少 (jiǎnshǎo)
(c) (= discount) 减(減)价(價) (jiǎnjià) (次, cì)
1 (noun)
Definition
the act of reducing
a future reduction in interest rates
Synonyms
decrease
There has been a decrease in the number of young unemployed people.
lowering
lessening
a lessening of tension on the border
minimizing
diminution
The president has accepted a diminution of his original powers.
2 (noun)
Definition
the act of reducing
a new strategic arms reduction agreement
Synonyms
cut
The economy needs an immediate two per cent cut in interest rates.
cutting
trimming
pruning
cutback
A 200-person cutback in staff was announced.
scaling down
depletion
the depletion of underground water supplies
3 (noun)
Definition
the amount by which something is reduced
Reductions of 10-15 per cent are common on these package holidays.
Synonyms
discount
You often get a discount on discontinued goods.
concession
We don't know how long the government will allow these tax concessions to continue.
slash (informal)
price cut
markdown
Additional synonyms
in the sense of concession
Definition
a reduction in price for a certain category of person
We don't know how long the government will allow these tax concessions to continue.
Synonyms
reduction,
saving,
grant,
discount,
allowance
in the sense of cutback
Definition
a decrease or reduction
A 200-person cutback in staff was announced.
Synonyms
reduction,
cut,
retrenchment,
economy,
decrease,
lessening
in the sense of depletion
the depletion of underground water supplies
Synonyms
using up,
reduction,
drain,
consumption,
lowering,
decrease,
expenditure,
deficiency,
dwindling,
lessening,
exhaustion,
diminution
Synonyms of 'reduction'
reduction
Explore 'reduction' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of diminution
Definition
reduction in size, volume, intensity, or importance
The president has accepted a diminution of his original powers.