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German word
Reduzierung
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeduˈtsiːʁʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounreduction
Example
Nach der Reparatur gab es eine Reduzierung des Lärms.
After the repair, there was a reduction in noise.
More examples
Durch die Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs sanken die Kosten.
Costs fell due to the reduction in energy consumption.
Core concept
A measured quantity moves downward from a higher level, while the size of the decrease can be stated.
Common phrases
Reduzierung der Kosten
reduction in costs
Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs
reduction in energy consumption
Similar words
Verringerung: A reduction in the amount or impact of something.
Senkung: A lowering of a price, sound level, or other measured value.
Rückgang: A decline in a figure shown by reports or statistics.
Abnahme: A drop in quantity or frequency.
Definition in German
die Verringerung einer Zahl, eines Betrags oder eines Umfangs, oft mit Angabe des Ausmaßes
Word origin
Reduzierung is formed from the verb reduzieren, which entered German from Latin reducere, plus the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- For a percentage, eine Reduzierung um 20 Prozent states the amount cut, while eine Reduzierung auf 20 Prozent states the remaining level.
Other meanings
- cutbacknoun
- loweringnoun
Related words
- reduzierenreduceverb
- reduziertreducedadjective
- Reduzierbarkeitreducibilitynoun