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deterioration

noun

dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Decline in physical, mental or environmental condition

the process of becoming progressively worse

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

Poor sleep habits contribute to health deterioration.

There has been a deterioration in the quality of service.

decline, degradation, breakdown, Decline, Degradation, Degeneration, worsening, decay, weakening

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decline, degradation, breakdown

Entry 2

Decline, Degradation, Degeneration

Entry 3

decline, worsening, degradation, decay, weakening

improvement, enhancement, preservation, Improvement, Enhancement, Restoration, recovery

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improvement, enhancement, preservation

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Improvement, Enhancement, Restoration

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improvement, enhancement, recovery

serious deterioration, rapid deterioration, deterioration in health, deterioration of quality

the number 6

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

two people or things considered together; a pair

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally