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reduction

/ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/

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Réduction

The act, process, or result of reducing.

Examples :

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

La réduction des devoirs a permis aux élèves d'avoir plus de temps libre.

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Réduction, diminution

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

Examples :

"A 5% reduction in robberies"

Une réduction de 5 % des vols.

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Réduction, gain d'électrons

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

Examples :

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

La réduction du minerai de fer dans un haut fourneau permet la production d'acier.

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Réduction

The process of rapidly boiling a sauce to concentrate it.

Examples :

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

La réduction de la sauce tomate par le chef l'a rendue beaucoup plus savoureuse.

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Simplification, réduction

The rewriting of an expression into a simpler form.

Examples :

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

La simplification du problème de mathématiques compliqué en ses étapes de base a rendu sa résolution beaucoup plus facile.

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Réduction, transformation

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

Examples :

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

Le professeur a démontré une transformation du problème de la résolution d'équations complexes en le problème plus simple d'addition et de soustraction de fractions.

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Réduction, arrangement

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

Examples :

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

La réduction pour piano de la pièce orchestrale a facilité l'entraînement de l'élève à la maison.

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Réduction

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

Examples :

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

Le professeur de philosophie a démontré en classe la réduction des expériences quotidiennes à leurs composantes essentielles.

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Réduction

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

Examples :

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

Le médecin a pratiqué une réduction sur le bras cassé de l'enfant, remettant les os en place.

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