Synonyms: reduction, simplification
Definition: the act of reducing complexity
Similar words: change
Definition: the action of changing something
Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election
Synonyms: decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Definition: the act of decreasing or reducing something
Similar words: change of magnitude
Definition: the act of changing the amount or size of something
Definition: any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
Similar words: chemical reaction, reaction
Definition: (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
Usage: there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water