reduce
Definition
- v. cut down on; make a reduction in
- v. make less complex
- v. bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
- v. simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another
Word forms
- Past participle
- reduced
- Present participle
- reducing
- Third person singular
- reduces
- Past tense
- reduced
Example sentences
vt.
To help the environment, we should reduce our use of plastic.
vi.
She decided to reduce her weight by exercising more regularly.
n.
The program aims to reduce the size of the data files for easier storage.