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yield reduction

[/jiːld rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: yield reductions
redução de rendimento
1. A decrease in the amount or quantity of output, production, or profit from an investment, crop, or process
The drought caused significant yield reduction in the corn harvest.
A seca causou redução significativa de rendimento na colheita de milho.
2. In finance, a decrease in the return on an investment or bond
Market volatility led to yield reduction on government bonds.
A volatilidade do mercado levou à redução de rendimento dos títulos do governo.
3. In agriculture, a decline in crop productivity per unit area
Pest infestation resulted in yield reduction of 30% this season.
A infestação de pragas resultou em redução de rendimento de 30% nesta estação.
Synonyms
output decreaseproduction declinereturn reductioncrop lossproductivity decline
Antonyms
yield increaseproductivity growthoutput expansionproduction growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de rendimento
Standard usage in agriculture and finance sectors
São Paulo
diminuição de produtividade
Common alternative in business contexts
Portugal
redução de rendimento
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a hit on yields
diminishing returns
crop failure
productivity slump
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