reducing

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present participle of

to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:

Do nuclear weapons really reduce the risk of war?

The plane reduced speed as it approached the airport.

My weight reduces when I stop eating sugar.

We bought a TV that was reduced from £500 to £350 in the sales.

I reduced the problem to a few simple questions.

to heat a liquid until it becomes thicker and less in quantity; to become thicker and less in quantity in this way:

Reduce the sauce by boiling for five minutes.

Simmer until the liquid has reduced by about one third.