The meaning of REDUCE is to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate. How to use reduce in a sentence.

By reducing the difference in temperature between center and surface we ensure even cooking.

REDUCE definition: to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.. See examples of reduce used in a sentence.

Definition of reduce verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define reducing. reducing synonyms, reducing pronunciation, reducing translation, English dictionary definition of reducing. v. re·duced , re·duc·ing , re·duc·es v. tr. 1. To bring down, as in extent, …

to bring down to a smaller size, amount, price, etc.: reduced her weight by ten pounds. to lower in degree, intensity, etc.: reduced the speed of the car. to treat (something complicated) by analyzing …

6 days ago · Verb reduce (third-person singular simple present reduces, present participle reducing, simple past and past participle reduced) (transitive) To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or …

REDUCING definition: to make or become smaller in size, number, extent, degree, intensity, etc | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

From the Latin re, which meant "back," coupled with ducere, meaning "bring or lead" — we ended up with reduce. The current meaning, "to lessen," appeared in the late 1700's, drawn from the word's …

You're reducing religion to a list of do's and don'ts. Her argument can be reduced to a few essential points.