slowing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a decrease in rate of change
retardation; deceleration.
- the deceleration of the arms race
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verb lose velocity; move more slowly
decelerate; slow down; slow; retard; slow up.
- The car decelerated
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verb become slow or slower
slacken; slow down; slow; slack; slow up.
- Production slowed
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verb cause to proceed more slowly
slow down; slow; slow up.
- The illness slowed him down