transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪdʌkʃ(ə)n ]
( reductions)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.
...a future reduction in UK interest rates...
≠ increase
N-COUNT : usu with supp
2.
Reduction is the act of making something smaller in size or amount, or less in degree.
...a new strategic arms reduction agreement.
N-UNCOUNT : usu with supp