Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reduction

Noun
/rɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definition
The act of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Examples
  • The reduction of waste in our daily lives is important for the environment.
  • After undergoing treatment, there was a noticeable reduction in his symptoms.
  • The company aims to achieve a reduction in production costs this year.
Meaning
Reduction refers to the process of decreasing something, whether it’s a quantity, size, or intensity.
Synonyms
  • decrease
  • diminution
  • cutback
  • lessening
  • abatement