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trend
Noun
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A trend is a general movement or change in one direction.
We expect the current upward trend in the use of our services to continue.
There seems to be a new trend towards longer, looser clothing.
trend
Verb
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If something trends in one direction, it generally moves or changes in that direction.
While most fuel prices are trending higher, natural gas prices should go down in 2006.
reduction
Noun
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A reduction is how much something is reduced.
There was a 5% reduction in prices at the clothing store during the sale.