##  [Reduction](/reduction) 

  ##  [Reduction](https://natural.quantumdictionary.io/reduction-0) 

  

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**Natural & Formal Sciences Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A systematic transformation that maps instances and solutions of a problem or structure in one domain to instances and solutions in another domain so that solvability or essential properties are preserved or reflected.