Reduction
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. The process of decreasing or diminishing something.
“The company announced a ten per cent reduction in operating costs.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈdʌkʃən/
Syllables
re·duc·tion
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Wordle
Contains 'REDUC' root and '-TION' ending; watch for the 'DU' pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; 'C' and 'D' provide solid scoring potential
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