reduce

B1
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈdjuːs/
/ɹɪˈduːs/
Verb
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

Example Sentences
  • to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.
2 Definition

To lose weight.

3 Definition

To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.

Example Sentences
  • Hester Prynne was shocked at the condition to which she found the clergyman reduced.
4 Definition

To humble; to conquer; to subdue; to capture.

Example Sentences
  • to reduce a province or a fort
5 Definition

To bring to an inferior state or condition.

Example Sentences
  • to reduce a city to ashes
6 Definition

To decrease the liquid content of food by boiling much of its water off.

7 Definition

To add electrons / hydrogen or to remove oxygen.

8 Definition

To produce metal from ore by removing nonmetallic elements in a smelter.

9 Definition

To simplify an equation or formula without changing its value.

10 Definition

To express the solution of a problem in terms of another (known) algorithm.

11 Definition

To convert a syllogism to a clearer or simpler form

12 Definition

To convert to written form. (Usage note: this verb almost always appears as "reduce to writing".)

Example Sentences
  • It is important that all business contracts be reduced to writing.
13 Definition

To perform a reduction; to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment.

14 Definition

To reform a line or column from (a square).

15 Definition

To strike off the payroll.

16 Definition

To annul by legal means.

17 Definition

To translate (a book, document, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • a book reduced into English