Reduction: meaning, definitions and examples

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reduction

 

[ rɪˈdʌkʃn ]

Context #1 | Noun

in mathematics

The action or fact of making a mathematical quantity smaller in size or amount.

Synonyms

cutback, decrease, diminution, lessening

Examples of usage

  • The reduction of the equation to its simplest form is essential for solving it.
  • The reduction of the data set helped in identifying the trend more clearly.
Context #2 | Noun

in economics

The amount by which something is reduced.

Synonyms

cut, decrease, lower, slash

Examples of usage

  • The reduction in prices led to an increase in sales.
  • The reduction in taxes benefited the middle-income earners.
Context #3 | Noun

in size or amount

The action of making something smaller or less in amount.

Synonyms

contraction, decrease, diminution, shrinkage

Examples of usage

  • The reduction in workforce was necessary to maintain profitability.
  • The reduction in the size of the product packaging reduced shipping costs.

Translations

Translations of the word "reduction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redução

🇮🇳 कमी

🇩🇪 Reduktion

🇮🇩 pengurangan

🇺🇦 зменшення

🇵🇱 redukcja

🇯🇵 削減 (さくげん)

🇫🇷 réduction

🇪🇸 reducción

🇹🇷 azaltma

🇰🇷 감소 (減少)

🇸🇦 تخفيض

🇨🇿 redukce

🇸🇰 redukcia

🇨🇳 减少 (jiǎnshǎo)

🇸🇮 zmanjšanje

🇮🇸 fækkun

🇰🇿 қысқарту

🇬🇪 შემცირება

🇦🇿 azaltma

🇲🇽 reducción

Etymology

The word 'reduction' originated from the Latin word 'reductio', which means 'a leading back'. It has been used in various contexts such as mathematics, economics, and general size or amount reductions. The concept of reduction has been essential in problem-solving and optimization strategies throughout history.

See also: reduced, reducer, reducible, reducing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,104, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.