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
