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reduction

/ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/

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The act, process, or result of reducing.

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"The reduction in homework assignments allowed students more free time. "

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The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.

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"A 5% reduction in robberies"

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A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.

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"The reduction of iron ore in a blast furnace allows for the production of steel. "

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The process of rapidly boiling a sauce to concentrate it.

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"The chef's reduction of the tomato sauce made it much more flavorful. "

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The rewriting of an expression into a simpler form.

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"The reduction of the complicated math problem to its basic steps made it much easier to solve. "

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(computability theory) a transformation of one problem into another problem, such as mapping reduction or polynomial reduction.

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"The teacher demonstrated a reduction in the problem of solving complex equations to the simpler problem of adding and subtracting fractions. "

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An arrangement for a far smaller number of parties, e.g. a keyboard solo based on a full opera.

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"The piano reduction of the orchestral piece made it easier for the student to practice at home. "

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(phenomenology) A philosophical procedure intended to reveal the objects of consciousness as pure phenomena. (See phenomenological reduction.)

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"The philosophy professor demonstrated the reduction of everyday experiences to their essential components in class. "

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A medical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment.

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"The doctor performed a reduction on the child's broken arm, putting the bones back in place. "

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