deceleration

noun

Definition of decelerationnext
as in decline
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something demand for our product is dropping, so I have ordered a deceleration of production

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  1. decline
  2. slowdown
  3. retardation
  4. drop
  5. slump
Noun
  • Therefore, a decline in estradiol during menopause can contribute to hypertension (high blood pressure).8 Sodium significantly affects hypertension.14 People with ovaries can be more sensitive to sodium during the menopause transition, which can lead to edema (fluid retention) in the limbs.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Mercedes-Benz suffered a 9.8% decline, according to the state-run statistics institute INEGI.
    AFP, Fortune Asia, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of decline
Noun
  • What To Know According to The Weather Channel, while temperatures will be mild and warming for most of the country leading up to the holidays, much of the West Coast will see several days of rain or snow leading to a slowdown in travel.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Against this backdrop, Wall Street sees some retailers focused on discretionary purchases, including sellers of home goods, as especially vulnerable to higher cost Chinese imports and a slowdown in consumer spending.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of slowdown
Noun
  • The degree of retardation is usually mild, but can be moderate to severe.
    Mark Cohen, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2012
  • The criteria were: episodes that last no longer than 2 months, and that do not include suicidal feelings, psychotic symptoms, psychomotor retardation, or feelings of worthlessness.
    Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2013
Definition of retardation
Noun
  • Between January and November, China’s industrial profits fell 4.7% from the same period last year, compared to a 4.3% drop year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2024.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
  • At least one of those storms is expected to hit New York City just in time for the Times Square ball drop on Tuesday night.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of drop
Noun
  • Dalton Knecht broke out of his month-long slump with 13 points, his first time reaching double figures since Dec. 6 in Atlanta.
    Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • However, companies such as Nvidia and Merck may reliably buck a slump and come out on top next year, according to analysts.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of slump
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