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reduces

The correct spelling is reduces.

How to pronounce reduces

verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈdjuːsɪz/

Say it like: Red-use-s

The correct spelling is reduces. To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower. For example: "to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

Usage Examples

to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.

Hester Prynne was shocked at the condition to which she found the clergyman reduced.

to reduce a province or a fort

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
  2. 2.To lose weight.
  3. 3.To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.
  4. 4.To humble; to conquer; to subdue; to capture.
  5. 5.To bring to an inferior state or condition.

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