reduction

noun

ri-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce reduction (audio)
Definition of reductionnext
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

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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school

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3
as in demotion
the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank the captain was punished with a reduction to lieutenant

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Recent Examples of reduction These changes helped the Willow processor achieve a 40-fold reduction in errors compared with quantum states prepared without cultivation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Bajaria’s exit comes amid a significant workforce reduction at Netflix. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Some food items have undergone a significant reduction in price, according to the BLS. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Still, some grocery store customers worry the robots mark a further reduction of interactions between humans as well as fewer jobs. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reduction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
  1. deduction
  2. decrease
  3. demotion
  4. discount
  5. decline
  6. firing
  7. dent
  8. dismissal
Noun
  • Donors can avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and claim an income tax deduction by donating private shares.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Investors tend to be OK with only a percentage of investment returned in the form of a tax credit and deductions and losses claimed on tax returns.
    — Kim Jackson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of deduction
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  • Illinois saw a 15 percent uptick in live-action film and TV series shooting in-state but saw spending decrease in the quarter.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The company reported net revenues of $865 million in the second quarter, a year-over-year decrease of about $65 million.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of decrease
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  • Every offensive player must wear coordinator Davis Webb’s demotion.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Webb is keeping his title as offensive coordinator and continues his work during the week, but this is a demotion in job duties.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • Both brands also offer their own home insurance policies and bundling discounts.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of discount
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  • Both agencies have seen a notable decline in Republican support.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Cardio workouts, meanwhile, can also reduce signs of brain aging and slow future cognitive decline.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of decline
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  • Things certainly aren’t going well when your defensive coordinator’s name is emblazoned across bedsheets hanging from your school’s fraternity windows, calling for his firing.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Fear and loathing are running high as Hollywood processes Thursday’s shock firing of Bela Bajaria from her post as Netflix chief content officer.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of firing
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  • But energy policy experts say that the new pact is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The messages put a dent in Segal’s version of that image, and offer a glimpse at parts of an Israeli media that has grown very close to its prime minister.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of dent
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  • His lawyers, making the motion for dismissal, argued that Kuznietsov was still an active duty soldier and as such was obligated by Ukrainian law not to speak for reasons of secrecy linked to national security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Even if Chili’s dismissal is unrelated, an ex-employee is a good place to start.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
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