n. 25B6; noun
a reduction in pollution : LESSENING, lowering, decrease, diminution.
a reduction in staff : CUT, cutback, scaling down, trimming, pruning, axing, chopping.
a reduction in inflationary pressure : EASING, lightening, moderation, alleviation.
a reduction in status : DEMOTION, downgrading, lowering.
substantial reductions : DISCOUNT, markdown, deduction, (price) cut, concession.