reducing

Definitions of reducing in various dictionaries:

noun - any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen)

noun - loss of excess weight (as by dieting)

verb - cut down on

verb - make less complex

verb - bring to humbler or weaker state or condition

verb - simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

verb - lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

verb - be the essential element

verb - reduce in size

verb - lessen and make more modest

verb - make smaller

verb - to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

verb - narrow or limit

verb - put down by force or intimidation

verb - undergo meiosis

verb - reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site

verb - destress and thus weaken a sound when pro noun cing it

verb - reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

verb - be cooked until very little liquid is left

verb - cook until very little liquid is left

verb - lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

verb - take off weight

verb - to make or become less