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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceleration
  1. decline
  2. slowdown
  3. retardation
  4. drop
  5. slump
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
  • Revenues from services and fees increased by $17.7 million, driven by growth in the Capital Markets and Financial Consulting segments, while the Communications segment saw a decline.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of decline
Noun
  • The initial excitement surrounding Bitcoin ETFs earlier in the week has waned due to a slowdown in inflows.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Since meatpacking is highly labor-intensive, such disruptions would likely result in a slowdown in plant efficiency.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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
  • 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
Definition of drop
Noun
  • 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
Definition of slump
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