word
Reduction
Ruh-DUH-kshuhn
/rʌˈdʌkʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reduction
Dictionary meaning
The act of reducing complexity.
Examples
- The reduction of the equation was simple.
- The reduction in crime was credited to the new mayor.
Synonyms: simplification
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