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reduction definition

re·duc·tion (ri duks̸hən)

noun

  1. a reducing or being reduced
  2. anything made or brought about by reducing, as a smaller copy, lowered price, sauce of concentrated liquid, etc.
  3. the amount by which anything is reduced

Etymology: LME reduccion < MFr reduction < L reductio < reductus, pp. of reducere

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