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reduction in spending
[rɪˈdʌkʃən ɪn ˈspɛndɪŋ]
noun phrase
pl: reductions in spending
redução de gastos
1.
A decrease in the amount of money spent or allocated for expenses
The government announced a reduction in spending on defense programs.
O governo anunciou uma redução de gastos em programas de defesa.
2.
A cost-cutting measure implemented to lower overall expenditures
The company implemented a reduction in spending to improve profitability.
A empresa implementou uma redução de gastos para melhorar a lucratividade.
Synonyms
spending cut
cost reduction
budget cut
expenditure reduction
cutback
Antonyms
increase in spending
spending increase
budget increase
expenditure growth
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
redução de gastos
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
corte de despesas
Alternative term used in business contexts
Portugal
redução de despesas
Common variant in Portugal
Portugal
corte nos gastos
Alternative phrasing used in Portuguese media
Related Idioms & Phrases
tighten one's belt
cut corners
economize on expenses
pare down spending
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