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reducing

 

[ rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process of making something smaller

Reducing is the act of making something smaller in size, amount, or number. It can refer to minimizing the quantity or extent of something, such as reducing waste, reducing expenses, or reducing the number of employees in a company.

Synonyms

decreasing, diminishing, minimizing

Examples of usage

  • Reducing waste is essential for environmental sustainability.
  • The government is focusing on reducing public spending.
  • She is reducing her workload by delegating tasks to others.
Context #2 | Verb

mathematical operation

In mathematics, reducing refers to simplifying a fraction or an expression by dividing all its terms by a common factor. It is a process of finding the equivalent form of a fraction or an equation in its simplest terms.

Synonyms

simplifying, solving, streamlining

Examples of usage

  • She reduced the fraction 4/8 to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.
  • Reducing the equation to its simplest form helped in solving the problem efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "reducing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reduzindo

🇮🇳 घटाना

🇩🇪 reduzieren

🇮🇩 mengurangi

🇺🇦 зменшення

🇵🇱 redukcja

🇯🇵 減少する

🇫🇷 réduire

🇪🇸 reduciendo

🇹🇷 azaltma

🇰🇷 줄이는

🇸🇦 تقليل

🇨🇿 snižování

🇸🇰 zníženie

🇨🇳 减少

🇸🇮 zmanjševanje

🇮🇸 minnka

🇰🇿 қысқарту

🇬🇪 შემცირება

🇦🇿 azaltma

🇲🇽 reducción

Etymology

The word 'reducing' comes from the Old French word 'reduire', which means 'to bring back'. It has evolved over time to encompass the meaning of making something smaller or simpler. The concept of reducing has been applied in various fields, from mathematics to environmental conservation, highlighting the importance of efficiency and sustainability.

See also: reduced, reducer, reducible, reduction.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,485, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.