B2noun 2K

Reduction

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈdʌkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈdʌkʃn/"]/

Meaning of Reduction

an act of making something less or smaller; the state of being made less or smaller

In simple words: Making something smaller or less in amount.

Reduction in a sentence

• The reduction in noise levels has made the city much more pleasant to live in.
• The scientist proposed a significant reduction of waste materials in the manufacturing process.
• After the reduction of prices, many customers flocked to the store.
• The government announced a reduction in tax rates to stimulate the economy.
• The organization's aim is the reduction of poverty in rural areas.
• He argued that reduction of regulations could benefit small businesses.
• The reduction of fat in this recipe makes it a healthier option.
• The reduction in funding has led to staff layoffs in several departments.

How to use Reduction

Commonly used in discussions about economics, health, and environmental policies. Less suitable in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

reduction + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'reduce' — if you reduce something, there's a reduction.

Related words

Collocations with Reduction

• big
• considerable
• great
• achieve
• make
• secure
• occur
• take place
• target
• through a/​the reduction
• reduction by
• reduction from
• a reduction in numbers
• a reduction in the amount of something
• a reduction in the number of something
• big
• considerable
• great
• achieve
• make
• secure
• occur
• take place
• target
• through a/​the reduction
• reduction by
• reduction from
• a reduction in numbers
• a reduction in the amount of something
• a reduction in the number of something

Synonyms for Reduction

• decrease
• diminution
• cut
• lessening
• decline

Opposites of Reduction

• increase
• addition
• expansion

Common mistakes with Reduction

• Confusing 'reduction' with 'deduction'.
• Using 'reduction' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Omitting the preposition when saying 'reduction of'.

Frequently asked questions about Reduction

What does Reduction mean?

Making something smaller or less in amount.

What is the definition of Reduction?

an act of making something less or smaller; the state of being made less or smaller

How do you use Reduction in a sentence?

The reduction in noise levels has made the city much more pleasant to live in.

Can you give another example of Reduction?

The scientist proposed a significant reduction of waste materials in the manufacturing process.

What are synonyms for Reduction?

Common alternatives include decrease, diminution, cut, lessening, decline.

What is the opposite of Reduction?

Opposite meanings include increase, addition, expansion.

What words go with Reduction?

It commonly pairs with big, considerable, great, achieve, make, secure, occur, take place, target, through a/​the reduction, reduction by, reduction from, a reduction in numbers, a reduction in the amount of something, a reduction in the number of something, big, considerable, great, achieve, make, secure, occur, take place, target, through a/​the reduction, reduction by, reduction from, a reduction in numbers, a reduction in the amount of something, a reduction in the number of something.

What are common mistakes when using Reduction?

Confusing 'reduction' with 'deduction'. Using 'reduction' as a verb instead of a noun. Omitting the preposition when saying 'reduction of'.

How do you pronounce Reduction?

US: /["/rɪˈdʌkʃn/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈdʌkʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reduction?

Commonly used in discussions about economics, health, and environmental policies. Less suitable in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Reduction?

"Reduction" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.