Synonyms for
Reduction
Definition
Reduction means the act of making something smaller or less in amount, size, or importance.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- price reduction
- size reduction
- significant reduction
- further reduction
- cost reduction
- reduction in force
- volume reduction
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Usage note
Reduction often implies a deliberate act of making something smaller or less. Be mindful of context, as it can refer to physical size, quantity, or even complexity.
Example sentences
- The reduction in the amount of sugar in her diet helped her lose weight.
- The company announced a reduction in staff due to a decrease in sales.
- The reduction in speed limit was necessary to improve road safety.
- The reduction in pollution levels was a result of government policies.
- He was disappointed with the reduction in his salary.
Quotes
The reduction of the universe to a single being, the expansion of a single being even to God, this is love. - Victor Hugo
The reduction of experience to 'a series of pure and unrelated presents' further implies that the 'subject' (or self) who is experiencing the experience is likewise void of any history or memory. - David Foster Wallace
The reduction of ethics to technology is a powerful temptation, especially for Americans. - Susan Sontag