1. (noun) decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
the act of decreasing or reducing something
Synonyms: reducing, lessening, simplification, decrease, reduction, decrement, drop-off, step-down, decline, diminution
2. (noun) reduction, reducing
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
Synonyms: simplification, decrease, reducing, reduction, step-down, diminution
3. (noun) reduction, simplification
the act of reducing complexity
Synonyms: simplification, decrease, reducing, reduction, step-down, diminution
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