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deterioration
[ dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of deteriorating.
- the state or condition of having deteriorated.
- a gradual decline, as in quality, serviceability, or vigor.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzd·ٱr··tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of deterioration1
Example Sentences
Urban trees have also been found to slow the deterioration of streets and reduce crime.
They clean the air, replenish the groundwater, capture stormwater runoff, slow the deterioration of streets and have been shown to reduce crime.
The company stated that the deterioration of the concrete posed a "significant risk" that could endanger pedestrians and potentially damage vehicles.
The SFC has also launched an independent investigation into the reasons for the "deterioration" in the institution's finances and will attempt to understand "how this came as a surprise to the university leadership".
Barbara says she was heartbroken by her husband's physical and mental deterioration.
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