reduce
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/
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Also seen as: reduces · reducing · reduced
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giảm kích thước, số lượng, chất lượng, giá trị hoặc cường độ của một thứ gì
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Verb
Examples
to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reduce” mean?
To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
Is “reduce” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.