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reduce

/rɪˈdjuːs/
re · duce rɪ · ˈdjuːs
English Definition
v. to make something smaller or less
中文释义
减少,缩小
Significado en Español
reducir
한국어 뜻
줄이다, 축소하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giảm, thu nhỏ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “reduce”:

  1. A decrease
  2. B enlarge
  3. C increase
  4. D expand
Show answer

A — decrease. “reduce” means v. to make something smaller or less

Common questions about “reduce”

What does “reduce” mean?

reduce — v. to make something smaller or less. In Chinese: 减少,缩小.

How do you pronounce “reduce”?

reduce is pronounced /rɪˈdjuːs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · duce.

Is “reduce” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. reduce appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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