(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
When there is a ~ in something, it is made smaller.
...a future ~ 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 ~ agreement.
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp