Definitions For Reducing

noun

  • Loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer
  • 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

verb

  • To make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc.
  • To cause (someone) to be in a specified state or condition
  • To cause (something) to be in a specified form by breaking it, burning it, etc.

Is Reducing a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
12
Words with Friends
16

The word Reducing is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Reducing in a Sentence

  • The medicine reduces the risk of infection.
  • We are trying to reduce our debt.
  • Stricter speed limit enforcement has reduced the number of car accidents.

Synonyms for Reducing

Antonyms for Reducing

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