reduction

6 definitions • 18 examples

the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:

a reduction in traffic

huge price reductions

a copy of a photograph, picture, etc. that is smaller than the original one

the addition of one or more electrons to a chemical element:

Oxidation, the loss of electrons, is always accompanied by reduction, the gain of the same electrons.

the act of putting a broken bone or another part of the body back into its correct position:

Reduction of the fracture corrects and maintains alignment.

The displaced fracture required open reduction and internal plate fixation, together with dental wire to stabilize the front teeth.

the reduction of a dislocated shoulder

The technology allows surgeons to visualize fracture reductions.

the process of making something less in price, size, amount, etc., or the fact of it becoming less:

a reduction in sth The cutbacks have required a 10% reduction in staff numbers.

Policyholders will be preparing themselves for further reductions in bonuses on maturing policies.

a dramatic/significant/substantial reduction I was warned of a significant reduction in the projected payout.

a gradual/slight/steady reduction

debt/deficit/spending reduction The emphasis is on long-term debt reduction.

rate/tariff/tax reduction Banks have announced mortgage rate reductions to bolster the housing market.

poverty reduction

emissions/greenhouse gas reductions

cost reduction programs/targets

an amount by which the price of something is reduced:

to get/make a reduction on sth I got a reduction on the skirt because there was a button missing.

big/massive reductions Stores are offering big reductions this weekend.