noun · formal
reduction
UK/rɪˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/US/rɪˈdʌkʃən/re·DUC·tion
the act of making something smaller in amount, degree, or size
Examples
“The city announced a reduction in traffic congestion after the new bus lanes opened.”
“We need a significant reduction in plastic waste to meet environmental targets.”
“A reduction of 20% in energy use is planned over the next five years.”
Band 8 sentence
“The government’s comprehensive strategy produced a measurable reduction in air pollution within two years.”
Collocations
- a significant reduction
- reduction in/from/of
- achieve/lead to/bring about a reduction
Word family
Common mistakes
There was a reduce in crime last year.→There was a reduction in crime last year.
Many reduction were reported after the policy.→Many reductions were reported after the policy.
The plan caused a big less of emissions.→The plan caused a big reduction in emissions.
Say it for a higher band
5less→6decrease→7+reduction
Synonyms
decrease
cut
Easily confused
decrease
“The company reported a significant decrease in costs last quarter.”
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