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Reduction
01
a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing
Examples
The company implemented cost-cutting measures that led to a reduction in expenses.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet can lead to a reduction in cholesterol levels.
02
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
03
the act of reducing complexity
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