automatic reduction

collocation in English

meaningsofautomaticandreduction

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automatic
adjective
uk
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/us
/ˌɑː.t̬əˈmæt̬.ɪk/
An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of ...
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reduction
noun
uk
/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/us
/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, ...
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(Definition ofautomaticandreductionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofautomatic reduction

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Amongst such measures, he proposes theautomaticreductionof quotas.
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Entitlement to theautomaticreductionis not affected by the fact that the rates had been paid by another person.
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What becomes of theautomaticreductionof the bonus?
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Does the introduction of advertising mean that there will be anautomaticreductionin standards?
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Anautomaticreductionin the orders for military aircraft will bring about that contraction.
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If the dollar goes up in value by more than that, there will be anautomaticreductionin the amount spent on agriculture.
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The existing sliding scale arrangement provides for anautomaticreduction, with the cost of living, of over £25,000,000 per annum.
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The inshore subsidies are not subject to anyautomaticreductionbut are reviewed annually.
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Whatever our views may be about a betterment charge, we must not expect it to lead to anautomaticreductionin the price of land.
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Is he aware also that his decision to abolishautomaticreductionof sentence will be widely welcomed throughout the country?
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For example, will be consider offering anautomaticreductionin sentence in return for a plea of guilty?
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I assume, however, that there will be noautomaticreduction.
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I also fear that, on the contrary, anautomaticreductionin working hours favours the development of overtime, even informal working arrangements, and mechanization.
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But a review does not mean anautomaticreduction.
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It is not made up by any reduction in the scale, but it is due to theautomaticreductionin the cost of living.
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If the dollar goes up in value by more than this, there will be anautomaticreductionin the amount spent on agriculture.
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There is provision forautomaticreductionafter the first election.
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We were concerned to make sure that, if there were increases in production, there would be anautomaticreductionin price.
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It is true that anautomaticreductionin quantity does not necessarily lead to risk reduction; however, it does so in many cases.
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