1. A decrease in the rate or amount of expansion, development, or increase in size, quantity, or value
The company reported a reduction in growth due to market challenges.
A empresa relatou uma redução no crescimento devido aos desafios do mercado.
2. In economics, a slowdown in GDP or economic expansion
The country faced a reduction in growth during the recession.
O país enfrentou uma redução no crescimento durante a recessão.
3. In biology, a decrease in the rate of cell or organism development
The reduction in growth was observed in the plant samples.
A redução no crescimento foi observada nas amostras de plantas.