1. the action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
Usage: plural of reduction
2. discounts or markdowns in price
Usage: commercial context

Examples

• The company announced staff reductions due to budget constraints.
• Significant reductions in carbon emissions are needed to combat climate change.
• The store offered reductions of up to 50% during the sale.
• Tax reductions helped stimulate economic growth.
• The new medication showed reductions in blood pressure.
• Price reductions attracted more customers to the restaurant.
• The treaty called for nuclear weapon reductions by both countries.