reduction

Definitions

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

A chemical reaction that involves the gaining of electrons by one of the atoms involved in the reaction.

A simplified or condensed version of something.

Examples

The company announced a significant reduction in staff to cut operating costs.

Regular exercise can lead to a noticeable reduction in stress levels.

The new policy aims for a drastic reduction of plastic waste in the ocean.

Synonyms

decrease diminution lessening cut abatement curtailment shrinkage

Antonyms

increase expansion growth augmentation enlargement addition rise