deterioration
noun
de·te·ri·o·ra·tion
di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən 
dē-
: the action or process of becoming impaired or inferior in quality, functioning, or condition : the state of having deteriorated
rust deterioration
the deterioration of academic standards
Examples of deterioration in a Sentence
the gradual deterioration of the weather
a deterioration of academic standards
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After following participants for a year, the researchers found an altered walking gait may also slow down deterioration of cartilage in the knee.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
While StubHub stock could rise at the IPO – especially if the offering is oversubscribed – consumer backlash, regulatory pressure, competitive threats, and profitability deterioration make $STUB particularly risky.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
After following participants for a year, the researchers found an altered walking gait may also slow down deterioration of cartilage in the knee.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
However, a deterioration in economic conditions will mean investors should add to traditional defensives and low-beta stocks, which are less volatile than the broader market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deterioration
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deterioration
noun
de·te·ri·o·ra·tion
di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən
: the action or process of deteriorating : the state of having deteriorated
personality deterioration
neurological deterioration
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