reductions
Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʌkʃənz]
Context: "finance"
(noun) a decrease in the amount or size of something, especially in prices, costs, or numbers. It’s like when something costs less money or when you have fewer items than before.
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The store had big price reductions during the sale, making everything more affordable.
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There were no reductions on the price, so everything remained very expensive.
Example
What kinds of reductions are available for the items in this store?
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) the act of making a number smaller or simpler. This is what happens when you divide or take away from a number.
Example
In math class, we learned about reductions and how to simplify fractions.
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The teacher said we could not make any reductions until we checked our answers first.
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What is the process for making a reduction in this equation?
Context: "health"
(noun) a decrease in body weight or fat, usually through diet or exercise. This happens when we change our eating habits or become more active.
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Many people saw good reductions in their weight after following a healthy diet.
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She noticed no reductions in her weight after trying the new exercise routine for a month.
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What are some healthy ways to achieve reductions in weight?