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Common collocations with reduction in American Collocation

reduction noun

US /rɪˈdʌkʃən/

large

considerable
marked
significant
substantial

The very significant reduction in grants was not thought through.

very large

dramatic
drastic
huge
massive
sharp

We should like to see drastic reduction in rates of perinatal and infant death.

small

modest
slight

The agreement also provides for a very slight reduction in annual hours.

gradual

gradual
progressive
steady
sustained

We must therefore plan today for a gradual reduction of our bases in the Far East.

quick

rapid

A rapid reduction can lead to a physical withdrawal syndrome in up to 40 per cent of cases.

overall

overall

The overall reduction in car mileage travelled was 17 per cent.

of a social problem

crime
debt
poverty
traffic

This section provides residents with a wealth of information about community safety and crime reduction.

of a problem people have

harm
risk
stress

Others had worked specifically testing the impact of the arts on stress reduction.

of a substance

carbon
emission
greenhouse gas
pollution
waste

Rewarding carbon reduction is vital to enable the sensible investment and policy decisions we need.

suggest or announce a reduction

announce
negotiate
propose
recommend

The European Commission’s reaction was to propose the most drastic reductions we have yet seen.

cause or make a reduction

achieve
bring about
cause
deliver
effect
make
secure

How has this reduction been achieved?

experience a reduction

experience
face

The Group experienced a significant reduction in output without a comparable reduction in energy use.

show a reduction

demonstrate
show

They were able to demonstrate an 84 per cent reduction in hospital admissions from those who attended the Project.