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Definition decline in British English

decline noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/dɪˈklaɪn/
1

a reduction in the amount or quality of something

Example

There has been a steady decline in public services over recent years.

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a sharp decline in share prices

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an effort to halt the economic decline of the region

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The industry has now fallen into a decline.

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Agriculture is in decline in many Third World countries.

Example

Thankfully, this is a disease that is now on the decline.

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Definition decline in British English