reduction

(noun)

noun

1. the act of decreasing or reducing something

Similar word(s): decrease, diminution

Definition categories: act

2. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

Similar word(s): reducing

Definition categories: process, reaction

3. the act of reducing complexity

Similar word(s): simplification

Definition categories: act, change

Sentences with reduction as a noun:

- A 5% reduction in robberies