Also means
decrease, cutback
Usage Note
Réduction covers both commercial discounts (une réduction de 20%) and broader decreases (a budget cutback, a reduction in size). The verb réduire is its root. In cooking, une réduction refers to a sauce that has been reduced by simmering.
Examples
"Il bénéficie d'une réduction sur son abonnement."
Natural Translation
He gets a discount on his subscription.
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