reduction

noun

re·duc·tion ri-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce reduction (audio)

: the act or process of reducing : the state of being reduced

: something made by reducing

: the amount by which something is reduced

[Spanish reducción, from Latin reduction-, reductio] : a South American Indian settlement directed by Jesuit missionaries

: meiosis sense 2

specifically : production of the gametic chromosome number in the first meiotic division

reductional

ri-ˈdək-shnəl How to pronounce reduction (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

a drastic reduction in size Many voters want to see some reduction of the deficit. There is a 20 percent reduction on selected items during this sale.

Recent Examples on the Web Those states each had less than a year’s worth of reduction in their life expectancy between 2019 and 2020.

Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The extent of this reduction should substantially reduce the risk of ever having to do this again, while balancing our desire to invest in our long term future and reaccelerate our revenue growth.

Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 In Arizona, a majority of the reduction is taken from a canal that supplies water to 80% of the state's population, and without which the central agricultural sector, as well as cities like Phoenix and Tucson, could not have developed to scale.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 If employees do not sign a waiver, no benefit will be paid as part of the workforce reduction.

Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2022 That would wipe out nearly 10 years worth of deficit reduction contained in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 The average recipient would see an income tax credit of $221 annual reduction in their individual income taxes and the median family of four will receive an annual tax cut of more than $375.

Corrinne Hess, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 In Salt Lake County, officials say, appeals that make it to the board for consideration end up with some sort of reduction to the valuation about 70% of the time.

Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 About a quarter of natural gas in the EU goes to industry—which means that sector may well have to shoulder a large part of the burden of gas reduction, says Chi Kong Chyong, a research associate at the University of Cambridge.

WIRED, 20 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

reduction

noun

re·duc·tion ri-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce reduction (audio)

: the replacement or realignment of a body part in normal position or restoration of a bodily condition to normal

: the process of reducing by chemical or electrochemical means

: the psychological diminishment of emotion or needs through activity or adjustment

: meiosis

specifically : production of the gametic chromosome number in the first meiotic division

单词	reduction
释义	reduction noun re·duc·tion ri-ˈdək-shən 1 : the act or process of reducing : the state of being reduced 2 a : something made by reducing b : the amount by which something is reduced 3 [Spanish reducción, from Latin reduction-, reductio] : a South American Indian settlement directed by Jesuit missionaries 4 : meiosis sense 2 specifically : production of the gametic chromosome number in the first meiotic division reductional ri-ˈdək-shnəl -shə-nᵊl adjective Synonyms abatement deduction discount See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a drastic reduction in size Many voters want to see some reduction of the deficit. There is a 20 percent reduction on selected items during this sale. Recent Examples on the Web Those states each had less than a year’s worth of reduction in their life expectancy between 2019 and 2020. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The extent of this reduction should substantially reduce the risk of ever having to do this again, while balancing our desire to invest in our long term future and reaccelerate our revenue growth. Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 In Arizona, a majority of the reduction is taken from a canal that supplies water to 80% of the state's population, and without which the central agricultural sector, as well as cities like Phoenix and Tucson, could not have developed to scale. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 If employees do not sign a waiver, no benefit will be paid as part of the workforce reduction. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2022 That would wipe out nearly 10 years worth of deficit reduction contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 The average recipient would see an income tax credit of $221 annual reduction in their individual income taxes and the median family of four will receive an annual tax cut of more than $375. Corrinne Hess, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 In Salt Lake County, officials say, appeals that make it to the board for consideration end up with some sort of reduction to the valuation about 70% of the time. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 About a quarter of natural gas in the EU goes to industry—which means that sector may well have to shoulder a large part of the burden of gas reduction, says Chi Kong Chyong, a research associate at the University of Cambridge. WIRED, 20 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English reduccion restoration, from Middle French reducion, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin reduction-, reductio reduction (in a syllogism), from Latin, restoration, from reducere First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing reduction reduction gear reduction division oxidation-reduction reduction gear reduction division oxidation-reduction Kids Definition reduction noun re·duc·tion ri-ˈdək-shən 1 : the act of making something smaller or less : the state of being made smaller or less a reduction in noise 2 : the amount by which something is made smaller or less Medical Definition reduction noun re·duc·tion ri-ˈdək-shən 1 : the replacement or realignment of a body part in normal position or restoration of a bodily condition to normal 2 : the process of reducing by chemical or electrochemical means 3 : the psychological diminishment of emotion or needs through activity or adjustment 4 : meiosis specifically : production of the gametic chromosome number in the first meiotic division reduction noun 1 as in deduction something that is or may be subtracted there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deduction discount abatement drop diminution decline loss depreciation diminishment rebate decrement penalty forfeiture dent giveback kickback forfeit fall Antonyms & Near Antonyms addition increase increment gain rise accession boost raise augmentation accretion appreciation accrual See More 2 as in decrease the amount by which something is lessened saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school Synonyms & Similar Words decrease decline drop dent diminution shrinkage depletion diminishment loss decrement abatement falloff drop-off depression slump subtraction deduction step-down fall cutback curtailment cut shortening downturn retrenchment slip Antonyms & Near Antonyms increase increment enlargement gain addition boost rise accumulation uptick raise extension accrual supplement continuation accretion step-up upturn upswing uptrend See More 3 as in firing the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank the captain was punished with a reduction to lieutenant Synonyms & Similar Words firing dismissal demotion humiliation bump sacking downgrade debasement layoff abasement disrating
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