decline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
・UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
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v.i.Intransitive VerbTo bend towards the ground
The branches of the tees decline to the ground under the weight of the snow
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To lessen in quality or value
Your health will decline as you age
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A lowering in quality or value
The decline of our currency in another country was predicted
v.t.Transitive VerbTo not accept an invitation or offer; refuse
I will decline the candidacy if it is offered
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
There has been a sharp decline in the number of students applying to that college.
v.t.Transitive Verb(In grammar) to state all the forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) showing its different cases, numbers, and genders.
In Latin, you must decline nouns to show their case.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(In grammar) the variation in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its case, number, and gender are identified.
The decline of the noun 'mensa' is shown in the table.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo slope downward.
The path declines sharply after the summit.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A downward slope.
The decline of the hill was very steep.
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How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
- A recent poll from Gallup showed employee engagement in the US dropping for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36% engaged employees in 2020 to 34% in 2021.
A recent poll from Gallup showed employee engagement in the US dropping for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36% engaged employees in 2020 to 34% in 2021.
- for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36%
for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36%
What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ
- This year, China announced its first population decline since 1961.
This year, China announced its first population decline since 1961.
- Despite reversing the one-child policy in 2016, China's fertility rate has continued to decline.
Despite reversing the one-child policy in 2016, China's fertility rate has continued to decline.
Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
- But those other animals do undergo reproductive senescence, or a decline in fertility with aging.
But those other animals do undergo reproductive senescence, or a decline in fertility with aging.
- or a decline in fertility with aging.
or a decline in fertility with aging.
Why Hong Kong's Millionaires are Moving to Singapore
- But the immigration consultancy firm also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats leave for Singapore.
But the immigration consultancy firm also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats leave for Singapore.
- also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats
also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- and populations have long been in decline.
and populations have long been in decline.
- and populations have long been in decline.
and populations have long been in decline.
The global food crisis, explained
- Until recently global hunger was in decline...
Until recently global hunger was in decline...
Changes to make now for a longer and healthier life
- and then kind of an emotional piece, which actually of the three is the only one that doesn't inevitably decline with age.
and then kind of an emotional piece, which actually of the three is the only one that doesn't inevitably decline with age.
Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
- Workers across sectors have suffered a decline in inflation-adjusted wages, especially those whose salaries are paid for by the state.
Workers across sectors have suffered a decline in inflation-adjusted wages, especially those whose salaries are paid for by the state.
- The UK is suffering from a decline in the workforce with a number of vacancies close to record levels.
The UK is suffering from a decline in the workforce with a number of vacancies close to record levels.
10 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse
- When you have an irregular sleep schedule, this could signify increased stress in your life and a decline in your mental health.
When you have an irregular sleep schedule, this could signify increased stress in your life and a decline in your mental health.
Why does America love football? The answer is imperialism | Edge of Sports
- Their platform is fear-based, fear of decline-ism, fear of the other and fear that we won't be able to keep what has already been conquered.
Their platform is fear-based, fear of decline-ism, fear of the other and fear that we won't be able to keep what has already been conquered.