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reduction
The decrease or lessening of something, for example in quantity, size, price, or complexity.
Das Unternehmen plant eine Reduktion der Personalkosten um zehn Prozent.
The company is planning a ten percent reduction in personnel costs.
'Die Reduktion' (reduction) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'reduzieren' (to reduce). When something is reduced, the result is a reduction.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben stark reduzieren.
We have to reduce our expenses significantly.
In the general meaning, 'Reduktion' (reduction) is often used with two prepositions: 'von' indicates what is being reduced, and 'um' indicates by how much the reduction is made.
Die Reduktion von CO2-Emissionen ist entscheidend für den Klimaschutz.
The reduction of CO2 emissions is crucial for climate protection.
The word 'Reduktion' (reduction) is used mainly in formal, written, or technical contexts, for example in business, science, or official communications.
Der Geschäftsbericht zeigt eine deutliche Reduktion der Verluste.
The annual report shows a significant reduction in losses.
When 'Reduktion' (reduction) appears in the context of cooking, recipes, or food, it almost always means simmering down a liquid. Watch for words like 'Soße' (sauce), 'einkochen' (to cook down), 'Balsamico' (balsamic vinegar), or 'Rotwein' (red wine).
Die Balsamico-Reduktion passt perfekt zu Tomaten mit Mozzarella.
The balsamic reduction goes perfectly with tomatoes and mozzarella.
You can recognize the chemical meaning from typical technical terms. If you read terms like 'Oxidation' (oxidation), 'Elektronen' (electrons), 'Reaktion' (reaction), or chemical formulas, this process is meant.
Der Lehrer erklärte die Reduktion als Aufnahme von Elektronen.
The teacher explained reduction as the gain of electrons.
increase / rise
'Erhöhung' and 'Reduktion' are clear opposites when it comes to quantities, prices, values, or degrees. An 'Erhöhung' makes something larger, higher, or stronger, for example a price or a salary. A 'Reduktion' makes something smaller, lower, or simpler, for example costs, quantities, or working hours. In many everyday situations, the two words can be directly contrasted. The important point here is: 'Erhöhung' means upward, 'Reduktion' means downward.
Im Kurs haben wir heute über die Reduktion von Stress gesprochen.
In the course today, we talked about reducing stress.
Nach dem Gespräch ist eine Erhöhung des Gehalts geplant.
After the conversation, an increase in salary is planned.