reduction of

Frequency: 8.518.1 per million words

Also used to specify what has been reduced, often with abstract nouns.

reductionPREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • A reduction of carbon dioxide emissions is essential for the environment.
  • They are concerned about the reduction of people eligible for legal aid.
  • The government proposed a reduction of the state president's powers.
  • We have seen a significant reduction of waste in the manufacturing process.
  • The doctor recommended a reduction of salt in his daily diet.
  • There will be a reduction of staff numbers next month due to the merger.
  • The treaty calls for a reduction of nuclear weapons across both nations.
  • This new technology allows for a massive reduction of energy consumption.
  • The school announced a reduction of tuition fees for the upcoming semester.
  • Scientists observed a reduction of biodiversity in the affected rainforest area.