reduction
/ɹɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reductions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act, process, or result of reducing.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Noun
Examples
With the cutting out of the previous recovery times for electrification work, curtailment of station times and acceleration, considerable reductions have been made in the overall schedules.
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
Meaning · English
The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.
Noun
Examples
A 5% reduction in robberies
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).
Common questions
What does “reduction” mean?
The act, process, or result of reducing.
Is “reduction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.