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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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The reduction is due to a new valuation approach, but the analysts also said AMD could be boosted by rising CPU demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“We are in a situation that might worsen, where indeed, demand reduction is necessary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The program is one of several reasons why Los Angeles County officials reported a double-digit reduction in the homeless mortality rate in 2024, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

This level of reduction is considered large enough to lower the risk of cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The ink was barely dry on the bulletin in Air Scoop announcing the reduction in force before Melvin Butler released a plan to offer permanent appointments to war service employees.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly