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reductions

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʌkʃənz]

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Learn how to use reductions in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

The teacher said we could not make any reductions until we checked our answers first.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

What are some healthy ways to achieve reductions in weight?

How to pronounce reductions

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʌkʃənz]

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