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Definition reduction in British English

reduction noun

noun
/rɪˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/

▪ considerable, dramatic, drastic, large, marked, sharp, significant, slight, small, substantial

1

the process or result of making something smaller or less in amount, size, importance etc

Example

There has been a dramatic reduction in the birth rate.

Example

The treaty committed each side to a reduction of 30 per cent in its stock of weapons.

Synonyms and related words
decrease reduction decline
2

the amount by which the price of something is reduced

Example

We are offering special price reductions on computers this month.

Example

£50 reduction for all guests staying 14 nights in June

Synonyms and related words
discount reduction special offer
3

a copy of a photograph, picture etc that is smaller than the original

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original copy transcript
Synonyms and related words
action adsorb aerate
Definition reduction in British English