reduce
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ri
duce
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British pronunciation
/rɪˈdjuːs/

Definition & Meaning of "reduce"in English

to reduce
01

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Transitive: to reduce degree or amount of something
to reduce definition and meaning
example
Examples
The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.
02

to become less in size or amount

Intransitive
to reduce definition and meaning
example
Examples
The swelling in her ankle has reduced significantly since she started taking medication.
03

to simplify or present a problem or subject in a more manageable form

Complex Transitive: to reduce a problem or subject into simpler form | to reduce a problem or subject to simpler form
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Examples
The report was carefully condensed to reduce the complex research findings into easily understandable summaries.
04

to bring someone or something to a state or condition that is worse or less desirable than before

Complex Transitive: to reduce sb/sth to an undesirable state
example
Examples
The harsh criticism from his colleagues reduced his confidence to an all-time low.
05

to lower someone's rank, position, or level of responsibility

Transitive: to reduce sb to a lower rank or position
example
Examples
Due to budget cuts, the company had to reduce several middle managers to lower positions within the organization.
06

to simplify an expression by performing operations that make it smaller or more manageable

Transitive: to reduce a mathematical expression
example
Examples
A matrix with redundant rows or columns can be reduced by eliminating the redundancies.
07

to narrow down or limit the extent, size, or scope of something

Transitive: to reduce the extent or scope of something
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Examples
To enhance security, the organization implemented measures to reduce access to sensitive data.
08

to undergo a process where an atom, ion, or molecule gains electrons, resulting in a decrease in its oxidation

Transitive: to reduce an element or particle
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Examples
Oxygen gas is often reduced to water during combustion reactions.
09

to lose body weight through lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, physical activity, or medical treatments

Intransitive
example
Examples
She 's been working hard to reduce for her upcoming wedding.
10

to simmer a liquid until it thickens and intensifies in flavor through evaporation

Transitive: to reduce a liquid
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Examples
The chef reduced the balsamic vinegar until it formed a thick, sweet glaze for the steak.
11

to modify the pronunciation of a word or sound to make it easier to articulate or to accommodate the rhythm and flow of speech

Transitive: to reduce a word or sound
example
Examples
In English, the pronunciation of the word " button " may be reduced in casual speech to " buh-in ".
12

to halve the chromosome number during cell division

Intransitive
example
Examples
In spermatogenesis, primary spermatocytes reduce through meiosis to form haploid spermatids.
13

to restore a dislocated or fractured bone to its normal position or alignment

Transitive: to reduce a bone
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Examples
The orthopedic surgeon successfully reduced the patient's fractured femur back into its proper alignment.
14

to gain control over somebody or something by overcoming resistance or opposition

Transitive: to reduce sb/sth
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Despite their outnumbered forces, the general 's strategy was to reduce the enemy stronghold through relentless siege tactics.
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