Reducing

/rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

the act of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

The company is focused on reducing costs to improve profits.

to lessen the intensity or severity of something.

He is reducing his intake of sugar for health reasons.

to diminish the importance or value of something.

Her comments were seen as reducing the significance of the project.

to bring something back to a simpler or more fundamental level.

They are reducing the complex process into simpler steps.

to convert a substance into a simpler form or elements.

The scientist is reducing the compound to isolate its elements.

From Latin 'reducere', meaning to lead back.

reducing costs

The process of lowering expenses in a budget.

reducing waste

Minimizing unnecessary materials and trash produced.

reducing stress

Techniques or methods used to lower stress levels.

reduction

The act of making something smaller or less.

reduce

To make something less in amount, degree, or size.

reductive

Tending to reduce in size or amount; simplifying.

Slimming down or losing weight.

I'm really into reducing for the summer; I've cut out junk food.

Cutting back on expenses.

I’m in a reducing phase right now to save for vacation.