weight reduction
UK: weɪt rɪˈdʌkʃən
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Definition of weight reduction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
healthprocess of lowering body mass through diet exercise or medical treatment
  • The program focuses on safe weight reduction over several months.
2.
technologyTECH.process of making objects lighter to improve performance or efficiencyTECH.
  • Weight reduction in the car's frame increased its fuel efficiency.
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Expressions with weight

carry weightv.
have influence or importance in a situation
His opinion carries weight in the committee.
dead weightn.
heavy weight that does not move
The box felt like dead weight in his arms.
hold weightv.
support a certain amount of weight physically
The bridge can hold weight up to 10 tons.
weight downv.
add weight to keep something in place
They used stones to weight down the tent.
bear the weight ofv.
carry something heavy without falling or breaking
The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.
carry one's weightv.
do one's fair share of work
Everyone in the team must carry their weight to succeed.

Expressions with reduction

cost reductionn.
decrease in the amount of money spent
The cost reduction was evident in the quarterly financial report.
price reductionn.
decrease in the cost of goods or services
The store announced a price reduction on all electronics..
tax reductionn.
decrease in the amount of taxes owed
The new policy led to a significant tax reduction for small businesses..
debt reductionn.
process or plan that lowers the total amount of money owed
The company focused on debt reduction before expanding its operations.
staff reductionn.
decrease in number of employees working for an organization
The company announced a staff reduction to cut operating costs.
cash reductionn.
decrease in the amount of cash
The company announced a cash reduction to improve liquidity.
reduction in forcen.
strategic decision to reduce staff numbers
The reduction in force was part of the company's restructuring plan.
arms reductionn.
process of decreasing military weapons kept by a country or group
The treaty focused on nuclear arms reduction between the two countries.
damage reductionn.
decrease in harm, loss, or negative effect achieved by certain actions
Improved building codes have led to major damage reduction during earthquakes.
poverty reduction programmen.
organized plan of actions to decrease the number of poor people
The government launched a new poverty reduction programme in rural areas.

Terms with weight reduction included in their meaning

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allowancen.
discount
reduction in price or weight
lose weightv.
illness
experience unintentional weight reduction
lighteningn.
weight
reduction of weight or load

Examples of weight reduction in a sentence

  • The study measured weight reduction after twelve weeks on the new diet.
  • Weight reduction in the aircraft components improved payload capacity.
  • The design team focused on weight reduction without sacrificing durability.

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  1. French:perte de poids, réduction de poids, ...
  2. German:Gewichtsreduktion, Gewichtsreduzierung, ...
  3. Italian:dimagrimento, riduzione del peso, ...
  4. Spanish:pérdida de peso, aligeramiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:redução de peso, aligeiramento, ...
  6. Chinese:减重, 重量减轻, ...
  7. Japanese:減量, 軽量化, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْفِيضُ الوَزْنِ, تَخْفيف الوَزن, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַפְחָתַת מִשְׁקָל, הַפְחָתַת מִשְׁקָל, ...
  10. Russian:снижение веса, снижение массы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зниження ваги, зменшення ваги, ...
  12. Hindi:वज़न में कमी, भार में कमी, ...

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