Reduction

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌkʃən/

Definitions of reduction

noun a decrease or lessening in amount, size, or importance

Example Sentences

A1 The reduction in price made the product more affordable.

A2 The reduction of waste in the company's manufacturing process saved money.

B1 The reduction of staff numbers led to increased efficiency.

B2 The reduction in carbon emissions was a key goal for the environmental initiative.

C1 The reduction of crime rates in the city was attributed to increased police presence.

C2 The reduction of government spending was a controversial topic in the recent election.

Examples of reduction in a Sentence

formal The company implemented a cost reduction strategy to improve profitability.

informal We're trying to cut costs to save money.

slang Let's trim the fat to increase our savings.

figurative She made a reduction in her social circle to focus on her studies.

Grammatical Forms of reduction

• past tense: reduced
• plural: reductions
• comparative: more reduced
• superlative: most reduced
• present tense: reduce
• future tense: will reduce
• perfect tense: have reduced
• continuous tense: reducing
• singular: reduction
• positive degree: reduced
• infinitive: to reduce
• gerund: reducing
• participle: reduced

Origin and Evolution of reduction

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reduction' originated from the Latin word 'reducere', which means 'to bring back'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reduction' has evolved to encompass a variety of meanings, including the act of making something smaller or simpler, the process of breaking down a substance chemically, and the act of decreasing or lessening something.