The phrase "a reduction in application" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing a decrease in the use or implementation of something, such as a policy, program, or resource.
Example: "The recent changes in the budget have led to a reduction in application for the grant program."
Alternatives: "a decrease in usage" or "a decline in implementation."
"The usual pre-Christmas slowdown, low consumer confidence generally, and the extreme weather in late November and December caused a reduction in applications in late 2010, which resulted in the fall in actual loan advances during the first month of the year," he said.
Enhancement of trade-secret protection via the DTSA helps offset patent system contraction for innovators, and is likely to lead to increased focus on protecting innovation through trade secrets and a reduction in patent applications.
It may also include measures to speed up planning for major infrastructure schemes, including a reduction in pre-application consultation and making it easier to change a project already in progress.
The objective of this study was to assess the risk arising from a reduction in pesticide applications by using a combination of alternative techniques for the management of pests and diseases in winter lettuce crops.
Finally, results showed that it is necessary to achieve equilibrium between applied water and N, especially in sandy soils, which will lead to a reduction in the indiscriminate application of nitrogen fertilizer that does not effectively increase the corn yield whereas it severely increases nitrate leaching loss.
This technology has been used to control lepidopterans, allowing an increase in productivity, reductions in production costs, human intoxication and environmental damage due to a reduction in chemical pesticide application [ 9].
Applicators and non-applicators report the highest numbers of symptoms during the application season, followed by a reduction in symptoms after the application ended.
"Even with a small reduction in applications, this will still be a competitive year like any other as people continue to understand that university remains a good long-term investment in your future".
A spokeswoman at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills which is responsible for universities, said: "Even with a small reduction in applications, this will still be a competitive year like any other as people continue to understand that university remains a good long-term investment in their future.
"Even with a small reduction in applications, this will still be a competitive year like any other as people continue to understand that university remains a good long-term investment in their future," he added.
