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reduction

/riːdʌkʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does reduction mean?

noun, verb

The act of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or extent. A decrease in size, amount, or degree.

Example

"The reduction in production costs allowed the company to lower its prices."

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