reduction

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс уменьшения чего-либо по количеству, размеру, степени или интенсивности.

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.

   Уменьшение

   • 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.

   Synonymsabatementcontractioncurtailmentcutcutbackdecreasedeductiondiminutionlesseningloweringshrinkageslimming

   Antonymsadditionaugmentationenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

2. Price decreaseA2formal

   A lowering of the price or cost of something.

   Снижение цены

   • 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.

   Synonymscutdecreasedeductiondiscountdroplowering

   Antonymsboosthikeincreasemarkuprise

3. SimplificationB2formal

   The process of making something simpler or more concise.

   Упрощение

   • 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.

   Synonymsabbreviationcompendiumcondensationcurtailmentdigestshorteningsimplificationsummarizationsummary

   Antonymsamplificationelaborationenlargementexpansion