slowing

Thân thiện

The car is slowing down as it approaches the red traffic light.

Definition

Noun A decrease in the rate of change or speed; the act of becoming slower.

Usage

The noun "slowing" refers to the process or instance of reducing speed or the pace of an activity, trend, or process. It is often used in technical, economic, and general contexts to describe a reduction in momentum.

Examples

• The report noted a slowing of economic growth in the third quarter.
• We observed a noticeable slowing of traffic as we approached the city center.
• The slowing of the machine indicated a potential mechanical problem.

Advanced Usage

• "a slowing in": Used to specify the area where the reduction in pace occurs.
  • There has been a marked slowing in the rate of inflation.
• "a slowing of": Used to specify the thing that is experiencing the reduced pace.
  • The policy aims to achieve a gradual slowing of population growth.

Variants and Related Words

• Slow (verb): To reduce speed or cause something to happen more slowly.
  • The car slowed as it approached the intersection.
• Slow (adjective): Moving or operating at a low speed; not fast.
  • Progress has been slow but steady.
• Slowdown (noun): A reduction in speed or activity. This is a close synonym, often used interchangeably in economic contexts.
  • The manufacturing sector is experiencing a slowdown.

Synonyms

• Deceleration
• Retardation
• Decline (in rate)
• Moderation

Antonyms

• Acceleration
• Quickening
• Increase (in rate)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a decrease in rate of change
   • the deceleration of the arms race

Từ đồng nghĩa

• deceleration
• retardation