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deceleration

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a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
  • demand for our product is dropping, so I have ordered a deceleration of production

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“Deceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceleration. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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