reduced
Americanadjective
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made smaller, lower, or less; diminished.
Individuals who experience depression have reduced levels of serotonin in their brains.
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Mathematics. noting a polynomial equation in which the second highest power is missing.
The cubic equation x3 − 4x + 4 = 0 is reduced.
Other Word Forms
- nonreduced adjective
- quasi-reduced adjective
- unreduced adjective
Etymology
Origin of reduced
Example Sentences
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The compression algorithm reduced “key value memory size” in artificial-intelligence models by at least six times and lifted speeds up to eightfold, without compromising model accuracy, Google researchers said.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The results showed that microwave frying led to quicker moisture loss, reduced cooking times, and lower oil uptake overall.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
Elsewhere on the railway, there will be a reduced service between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction due to the renewal of switches and crossings.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Kelly said they have reduced exposure to independent power players that he was keen on a year ago, given political challenges around building new data centers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
She was pointing out that we Robinsons had been reduced to a true and ridiculous mess—unrecognizable with our swollen eyelids and dripping noses, our hurt and strange helplessness here in our own kitchen.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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