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Revised vs Reduce - What's the difference?

revised | reduce |


As verbs the difference between revised and reduce

is that revised is (revise) while reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

Reduce vs Avoid - What's the difference?

reduce | avoid |


In transitive terms the difference between reduce and avoid

is that reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition while avoid is to keep away from; to keep clear of; to endeavor not to meet; to shun; to abstain from.

In transitive legal terms the difference between reduce and avoid

is that reduce is to convert to written form (Usage note: this verb almost always take the phrase "to writing") while avoid is to defeat or evade; to invalidate. Thus, in a replication, the plaintiff may deny the defendant's plea, or confess it, and avoid it by stating new matter.

Remediate vs Reduce - What's the difference?

remediate | reduce |


As verbs the difference between remediate and reduce

is that remediate is to correct or improve a deficiency or problem while reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

As an adjective remediate

is (rare|archaic|education) intended to correct or improve deficient skills in some subject.

Reduce vs Descent - What's the difference?

reduce | descent |


As a verb reduce

is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

As a noun descent is

an instance of descending.

Ameliorate vs Reduce - What's the difference?

ameliorate | reduce |


In lang=en terms the difference between ameliorate and reduce

is that ameliorate is to make better, to improve while reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.

As verbs the difference between ameliorate and reduce

is that ameliorate is to make better, to improve while reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

Obviate vs Reduce - What's the difference?

obviate | reduce |


In lang=en terms the difference between obviate and reduce

is that obviate is to bypass a requirement or make it unnecessary; to avoid a future problem or difficult situation while reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.

As verbs the difference between obviate and reduce

is that obviate is to bypass a requirement or make it unnecessary; to avoid a future problem or difficult situation while reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

Reduce vs Male - What's the difference?

reduce | male |


As a verb reduce

is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

As a noun male is

tip (tip), summit, top (tree).

Contrast vs Reduce - What's the difference?

contrast | reduce |


In lang=en terms the difference between contrast and reduce

is that contrast is to form a contrast while reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.

As verbs the difference between contrast and reduce

is that contrast is to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between while reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

As a noun contrast

is (label) a difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

Reduce vs Cutoff - What's the difference?

reduce | cutoff |


As a verb reduce

is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

As a noun cutoff is

the point at which something terminates or to which it is limited.

Coax vs Reduce - What's the difference?

coax | reduce |


As verbs the difference between coax and reduce

is that coax is (obsolete) to fondle, kid, pet, tease while reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

As a noun coax

is (obsolete) a simpleton; a dupe or coax can be .

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