reduction
A reduction is when something becomes smaller in size, amount, or importance. In science, it can also mean a chemical reaction where a substance gains electrons.
Beispiele
3 von 5There is a big reduction in the price of these shoes.
There is a big reduction in the price of these shoes.
The government aims for a significant reduction in plastic waste.
The government aims for a significant reduction in plastic waste.
I'm looking for a price reduction before I buy it.
I'm looking for a price reduction before I buy it.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'RE-DUCE' as 'RE-DO-SIZE'—making the size smaller again.
Schnelles Quiz
The shop is offering a 20% ____ on all summer clothes.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: reduction
Beispiele
There is a big reduction in the price of these shoes.
everydayThere is a big reduction in the price of these shoes.
The government aims for a significant reduction in plastic waste.
formalThe government aims for a significant reduction in plastic waste.
I'm looking for a price reduction before I buy it.
informalI'm looking for a price reduction before I buy it.
The study observed a reduction in oxygen levels over time.
academicThe study observed a reduction in oxygen levels over time.
The manager proposed a reduction in office expenses.
businessThe manager proposed a reduction in office expenses.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
reduction in force
reduction in force (layoffs)
data reduction
data reduction
carbon reduction
carbon reduction
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Deduction is taking away a specific amount (like taxes) or using logic, while reduction is making something smaller in general.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'reduction' followed by the preposition 'in' to describe what is getting smaller (e.g., 'reduction in speed'). It is common in both daily life (sales) and science (chemical reactions).
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'reduction of' when 'reduction in' is more common for describing a decrease in a quality or amount.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'RE-DUCE' as 'RE-DO-SIZE'—making the size smaller again.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'reducere', which means to lead back or bring back.
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The shop is offering a 20% ____ on all summer clothes.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: reduction
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