Meanings

loss in weight (esp. body weight)

price reduction

reduction of capital

attenuator

subtracting points

reduction and exemption (e.g. taxes)

to abate

reduction (esp. in price or cost)

decrease

tax reduction

reduction (of crop size)

reducing the number of mouths one needs to feed (esp. by giving up children for adoption, apprenticeship, etc.)

irresponsible

cut

measuring by feel

personnel reduction

retrenchment

Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

gradual decrease

degree