Meaning & Definition of word "Reduced"

Reduced

/rɪˈduːst/

1. Past tense of reduce; to have made smaller in size, amount, or degree.
- Example: The staff reduced the workload by implementing new software.
2. To have brought something down to a lesser state or condition.
- Example: They reduced the amount of waste by recycling more materials.

1. Made smaller in size, amount, or degree.
- Example: The company reported a reduced profit margin this quarter.
2. Lowered in price.
- Example: The store is having a sale on reduced items.
3. Lessened in intensity or severity.
- Example: The reduced risk of infection was noted after the vaccination.

●From Middle English 'reducen', from Latin 'reducere', meaning 'to bring back'.

reduced price:

A price that is lower than the original price.

reduced circumstances:

Living in a lower standard or financial condition.

reduced schedule:

A work schedule that has fewer hours or days than usual.

reduce:

To make something smaller or less in amount.

reduction:

The action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount.

Meaning: Cut down

● Example Sentence: They cut down on expenses last year.

Meaning: Trimmed

● Example Sentence: My budget is trimmed this month due to unexpected costs.