value-reduction-focused
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/ˈvæljuː rɪˈdʌkʃən ˈfoʊkəst/
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/ˈvæljuː rɪˈdʌkʃən ˈfəʊkəst/
Strategically decreasing value
Etymology
The term 'value-reduction-focused' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'value', 'reduction', and 'focused'.
The word 'value' comes from the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong or worth'. 'Reduction' originates from the Latin 'reducere', meaning 'to bring back'. 'Focused' is derived from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.
Initially, 'value' referred to worth or importance, 'reduction' to the act of decreasing, and 'focused' to being concentrated. Together, they now describe a strategic emphasis on decreasing value.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on decreasing or minimizing the value of something, often in a strategic or financial context.
The company adopted a value-reduction-focused strategy to cut costs.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 14:06