1. a. : to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate. reduce all the questions to one. b (1) : to diminish in size, amount, extent, or number. reduce taxes. reduce the likelihood of war. (2) : to decrease the volume and concentrate the flavor of by boiling. add the wine and reduce the sauce for two minutes. c. : to narrow down : restrict. More @Wikipedia
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