Plural of reduction
regular plural
The plural of reduction is reductions.
Forms of reduction
| Singular | reduction /ɹɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | reductions |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Reductions in a sentence
- With the cutting out of the previous recovery times for electrification work, curtailment of station times and acceleration, considerable reductions have been made in the overall schedules.1961 January, “The North-East London electrification of the Great Eastern Line”, in Trains Illustrated, page 18
- Spanish reductions in Mexico were common during the 18th century.
- Time-span and prolongational reductions depend on stability conditions.From the entry stability conditions
- "I'm encouraged by recent reductions in the national 'R' rate and a drop in COVID-related hospitalisations.2021 March 10, “Network News: Grand Central targets March 27 for resumption of trains”, in RAIL, number 926, page 18. From the entry hospitalisation
- Dramatic price reductions lure out millions of shoppers who even queue for hours before the shops open.2016 December 22, Chloe Kerr, “More turkey! Where does Boxing Day get its name, what are its origins and how is it celebrated?”, in The…. From the entry boxing day
Meaning of reduction
- noun The act, process, or result of reducing.
- noun The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.
- noun A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
Questions about the plural of reduction
- What is the plural of reduction?
- The plural of reduction is reductions.
- Is reduction countable?
- Reduction is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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