reduction
Divide reduction into syllables:
re · duc · tion
How to pronounce reduction:
Synonyms for reduction:
abatement
alleviation
amortisation
amortization
change of magnitude
contraction
cut
de-escalation
declassification
decrease
deduction
deflation
depletion
depreciation
devaluation
devitalisation
devitalization
diminution
discount
drop
easement
easing
extenuation
lessening
lowering
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Antonyms for reduction:
accession
accusation
addition
appreciation
augmentation
blame
boost
confusion
continuation
development
dispersal
dryness
enlargement
enrichment
expansion
extension
gain
growth
improvement
increase
increment
intensification
investment
lengthening
raise
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