reduction

An amount by which a price is made lower.

• There is a reduction in price.
• The shop offered a ten percent reduction.
• Can you give us a reduction for a large order?

How to use it: a reduction in something (The sale offers a reduction in ticket prices.); a reduction of an amount (We received a reduction of twenty pounds.)

Similar words: discount, price cut

Opposites: increase

Common phrases: price reduction, a substantial reduction, reduction in price, a small reduction

A chemical change in which a substance gains electrons, often losing oxygen or gaining hydrogen.

• Reduction involves gaining electrons.
• The metal formed through reduction of its oxide.
• Oxidation and reduction occur together in this reaction.

Opposites: oxidation

Common phrases: chemical reduction, reduction reaction, reduction of iron

A medical treatment that moves a broken bone or displaced joint back into its correct position.

• The broken arm needed reduction.
• The doctor performed a closed reduction of the fracture.
• Successful reduction put the shoulder joint back in place.

Similar words: realignment

Common phrases: closed reduction, open reduction, fracture reduction