Vladimir_Nesov comments on Removing Bias From the Definition of Reductionism - Less Wrong Discussion
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Yes. Reductionism has nothing to do with how detailed our map is.
I find it hard to square that with the Sequence item referred to, but then you imply you also found it confused. So, what do you use the word to mean?
I have no objection to the definition given in the LW wiki.
That's using reductionism to mean materialism.