as in deceleration
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something scientists discovered that they could achieve the retardation of light if they shined it through a variety of substances

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Recent Examples of retardation 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 The Everrati's left pedal operates pads on discs in the normal fashion, but the motors also give powerful regenerative retardation when the accelerator is lifted. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 June 2021 The Vantage’s brake pedal has a nice firm weight but little travel, retardation being down to pressure rather than movement. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 28 Feb. 2018 The policy of retardation of submarine technology ended right after the beginning of the Anglo-German naval race (marked by the German Naval Laws of 1898 and 1900). chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2017 At the end Austen had psychomotor retardation and could barely move. Rene Chun, Los Angeles Magazine, 19 June 2017 The front wheels threaten to lock up under what feels like normal levels of retardation at low speeds. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 30 June 2017
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Noun
  • Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Rudkin is seen by a section of the fanbase as the man who should be held accountable for Leicester’s decline, particularly after some poor recruitment and spending decisions.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • Since meatpacking is highly labor-intensive, such disruptions would likely result in a slowdown in plant efficiency.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The initial excitement surrounding Bitcoin ETFs earlier in the week has waned due to a slowdown in inflows.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • That compares with a bigger drop of 3.9% in November and 2.3% in October.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • During the fight, four drops from the pitcher fell on Earth, in Prayagraj, Nashik, Haridwar and Ujjain, which host the festival in rotation.
    Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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  • The State of the Technology Services Market The technology services market has been in a prolonged deceleration for eight consecutive quarters, a downturn more extended than the seven-quarter slump following the 2008 recession.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • His struggles included an 0-for-7 slump that lasted until late in the third quarter.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Retardation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retardation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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