reduction

B1
Pronunciation
/ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act, process, or result of reducing.

2 Definition

The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.

Example Sentences
  • A 5% reduction in robberies
3 Definition

A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.

4 Definition

The process of rapidly boiling a sauce to concentrate it.

5 Definition

The rewriting of an expression into a simpler form.

6 Definition

(computability theory) a transformation of one problem into another problem, such as mapping reduction or polynomial reduction.

7 Definition

An arrangement for a far smaller number of parties, e.g. a keyboard solo based on a full opera.

8 Definition

(phenomenology) A philosophical procedure intended to reveal the objects of consciousness as pure phenomena. (See phenomenological reduction.)

9 Definition

A medical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment.