Decline

usgb/dɪˈklaɪn/
verb

To gradually become less, worse, or lower.

His interest in the project declined after two years
Visual representation of "decline" - To gradually become less, worse, or lower

Often appears as...

  • rapidly decline
  • steady decline
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Slow Change

Often implies a slow or gradual process, not sudden.

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The quality of the show declined over the seasons.
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Negative Progression

Used to talk about something becoming less positive or desirable.

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Attendance at the meetings has been declining.
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Business Context

Commonly used in business or economics to describe downward trends.

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Profits declined by 15% last quarter.
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