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decline

CEFR: B2

To diminish, decrease, or deteriorate in number, value, quality, or strength; or to politely refuse an offer.

Synonyms

dwindle
plummet
diminish

Common Collocations

sharp decline
economic decline
in steady decline

Example Sentence

Public hospital staffing levels have experienced a precipitous decline following continuous budget constraints.

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