"To reduce a difference" means to make the gap or disparity between two or more things smaller, bringing them closer together in value, amount, or quality. It often involves actions aimed at lessening variation or disagreement.
Translations
reducir una diferencia
verschil verkleinen
reduir una diferència
réduire une différence
einen Unterschied verringern
Etymology
The phrase "to reduce a difference" derives from the verb "reduce," which comes from the Latin 'reducere,' meaning 'to lead back' or 'bring back.' The concept of 'difference' stems from Latin 'differentia,' meaning 'distinctness' or 'diversity.' Together, the phrase literally means to bring back or lessen distinctions or disparities.