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The amount by which something is made smaller, less, or lower
“A tendency to lose balance among elderly people often results in an overall reduction in their level of physical activity.”
A subtraction or decrease, especially the price or cost of something
“How the HSE brought about a marked reduction in the cost of medication illustrates how difficult it is to manage a public service as a business.”
The act or state of alleviating or providing relief
“The reduction of discomfort and alteration of symptoms are often goals in the early phase of treatment.”
A lowering of rank or status
“For this action, the member received a suspended reduction to the rank of airman.”
The process of abbreviating a text or written work
A reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear
A discount or reduction in the price of consumer costs
A lack or deficiency of something
A concentrated form or essence of something
(shopping) A special deal
A thing that uses up, or places huge demands on, a particular resource
The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, fat, tissue, etc.
Something that impedes the progress or movement of someone or something
A statement or assertion that makes another less absolute
The process of separating something into its constituent elements
A musical composition arranged for performance with instruments or voices differing from those originally specified
The act of crushing, grinding, or liquidation
Careful management of available resources
A material made by combining two or more elements, especially metal
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