reduction
Translation
reduction, decrease, cut, discount
Examples
There was a significant reduction in crime.
There was a significant reduction in crime.
They offered a price reduction for bulk orders.
They offered a price reduction for bulk orders.
Grammar Patterns
((a reduction)) ((in sth.)) a decrease in (sth.). There was a reduction in crime.
((a reduction)) ((of sth.)) a decrease of a certain amount. The company announced a reduction of 100 jobs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decrease, cut, discount; Antonyms: increase, rise
Etymology
From the verb 'reduce' + the noun-forming suffix '-tion'. It means 'the act of reducing'.
Memory Tips
The '-tion' ending often signifies an action or result. So, a 'reduction' is the result of 'reducing' something.