reduction vs change

change vs reduction

reduction and change both are nouns.

reduction is not a verb while change is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reduction	Yes	No	No	No
change	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, change is a hypernym of reduction; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than reduction:

reduction: the act of reducing complexity
change: the action of changing something

reduction (noun)	change (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something	the action of changing something
the act of reducing complexity	a different or fresh set of clothes
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent	a thing that is different
	a difference that is usually pleasant
	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

reduction (verb)	change (verb)
	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
	change clothes; put on different clothes
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another

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