Classify the Following Definition According to Its Use: to Reduce

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Short Answer

Classify the following definition according to its use: to reduce vagueness, to introduce or explain a new or unusual word, to evoke an attitude about something, or to accomplish some other purpose.
"When we talk about formatting we are referring to the ways in which Multiplan [a spreadsheet program] allows us to specify the appearance of our information on the screen and on the printer."-Erwin Schneider, Multiplan User's Guide

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Definitions:

IRA

Individual Retirement Account, a tax-advantaged investing tool for individuals to earmark funds for retirement savings.

Contributed

To provide or donate something of value, often used in the context of contributing money to a retirement account or charity.

Child Tax Credit

A tax credit offered to taxpayers for each qualifying child, aimed at reducing a taxpayer's liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, which is your gross income minus allowable deductions, used as a basis for calculating taxable income.