reduction
noun
the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
reductions
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pluralof reduction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We are aware of productions that have been put on hold or canceled altogether, leading to further reductions in available work for our members and other industry workers,” the letter reads in part.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Research into body cameras has produced mixed results on whether they reduce use of force, though some studies have found reductions in complaints against officers.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
Public-health experts say workforce reductions at federal agencies have also contributed to testing and tracking delays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
In July, it initiated what executives called "the most significant restructure in Xbox history" with approximately 3,200 reductions across its workforce.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Still other soil microbes perform various oxidations and reductions by which minerals such as iron, manganese, and sulfur are transformed and made available to plants.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
