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reduced

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈdust/]

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reduced: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “quantity or size”

(adjective) when something is made smaller in amount or size compared to its original form. It's like having less of something or making something smaller.

Example

The reduced price was a pleasant surprise for the customers.

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The reduced amount of food left the guests hungry.

Example

How did you feel about the reduced portion size?

Context: “diminish in size or amount”

(verb) to make something smaller in size, quantity, or importance. It's like taking away or decreasing something.

Example

They reduced the prices to attract more customers.

Example

The company did not want to reduce the quality of its products.

Example

Why did they decide to reduce the number of employees?

How to pronounce reduced

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈdust/]

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