reduction
/rɪˈdʌkʃən/the act of making something smaller in size, amount, or degree
The diet led to a significant reduction in body weight.
The diet caused a noticeable decrease in weight.
Often used in contexts like weight loss, expenses, or workforce.
a decrease in the intensity, volume, or level of something
Turn the volume down for a reduction in noise.
Lower the volume to make the sound quieter.
Common in audio, lighting, or stress management contexts.
a simplified or condensed version of something
The summary was a reduction of the original 50-page report.
The summary shortened the original long report.
Used in writing, data, or information contexts.
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Common Collocations
'Reduction in' and 'reduction of' are the most common collocations. Use them to specify what is being decreased.
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Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'reduction' is preferred over 'cut' or 'lowering'. In informal contexts, all are acceptable.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English *reduccioun*, from Old French *reduccion*, from Latin *reductio* ('a leading back'), from *reducere* ('to lead back').
📝Usage Notes
The word 'reduction' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often in business, finance, and everyday language to describe a decrease in size, amount, or intensity.