1. A decrease in the speed or percentage at which something grows or increases over time
The economy experienced a reduction in growth rate due to inflation.
A economia experimentou uma redução na taxa de crescimento devido à inflação.
2. A slowdown in economic, population, or business expansion
The pharmaceutical company reported a reduction in growth rate for the second consecutive quarter.
A empresa farmacêutica reportou uma redução na taxa de crescimento pelo segundo trimestre consecutivo.