reduction

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, etwas in Menge, Größe, Grad oder Intensität zu verringern; auch das Ergebnis einer solchen Verringerung.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something smaller, less, or lower in amount, size, degree, or intensity.

1. Decrease in size or amountB1formal

   The act of making something smaller or less in quantity, size, or degree.

   Verringerung

   • The company announced a reduction in staff due to budget cuts.
   • There has been a significant reduction in pollution levels this year.
   • The reduction of sugar in your diet can improve your health.

   Synonymeabatementcontractioncurtailmentcutcutbackdecreasedeductiondiminutionlesseningloweringshrinkageslimming

   Antonymeadditionaugmentationenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

2. Price decreaseA2formal

   A lowering of the price or cost of something.

   Preissenkung

   • The store is offering a 20% reduction on all winter clothing.
   • Customers can enjoy a reduction on bulk purchases.
   • The reduction in ticket prices attracted more visitors.

   Synonymecutdecreasedeductiondiscountdroplowering

   Antonymeboosthikeincreasemarkuprise

3. SimplificationB2formal

   The process of making something simpler or more concise.

   Vereinfachung

   • The reduction of the complex theory into simple terms helped students understand.
   • The editor suggested a reduction of the article to fit the page limit.
   • A reduction in the number of steps made the recipe easier to follow.

   Synonymeabbreviationcompendiumcondensationcurtailmentdigestshorteningsimplificationsummarizationsummary

   Antonymeamplificationelaborationenlargementexpansion