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reduce

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈd(j)us/]

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reduce: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use reduce in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “decrease in size or amount”

(verb) to make something smaller in size, amount, or number. Like when you have a big pile of toys and you put some away, you reduce the pile.

Example

Eating more fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of getting sick.

Example

Ignoring the warning signs can increase, not reduce, the chances of an accident.

Example

How can we reduce the amount of plastic waste in our environment?

Context: “make something simpler or easier”

(verb) to simplify something or make it easier to understand or use. Like when you have a long list of tasks and you check off some items, you reduce the list.

Example

Using bullet points can help reduce a long report into key points.

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Adding more details might complicate, not reduce, the clarity of the instructions.

Example

How can we reduce the steps needed to complete this project?

How to pronounce reduce

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈd(j)us/]

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