reduction

Definition

  • noun: the act of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc.
  • noun: the act or process of 'reducing'

Examples

  • There is a 20 percent 'reduction' on selected items during this sale.

  • troop 'reductions' = 'reductions' in the number of troops

  • Many voters want to see some 'reduction' of the deficit.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, jeez. Man, you know, I will tell you something. In years you're going to have this thing right here... ...that no amount of crunches will get rid of. And spot reduction, total lie. You know, l... Never mind. Give me the ball. Fakes right, goes left. And signature move. Kid. (..)
    2009 17 Again