deterioration
noun
de·te·ri·o·ra·tion
di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən 
dē-
: the action or process of becoming impaired or inferior in quality, functioning, or condition : the state of having deteriorated
rust deterioration
the deterioration of academic standards
Examples of deterioration in a Sentence
the gradual deterioration of the weather
a deterioration of academic standards
Recent Examples on the Web
The results are rising food prices, unsafe food, and the deterioration of our environment.
—
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The deterioration of market breadth indicators going back to the fourth quarter of 2024 has provided a fantastic confirmation of the bearish conditions affecting the major equity averages.
—David Keller, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Retail spending, which is the lifeblood of the economy, is waning, while measures of consumer confidence show a sharp deterioration of late.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
Gordon does not own PLTR yet, but intends to add to holdings in the near future and also reserves the right to take no action based on a deterioration of future market conditions.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deterioration
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The deterioration of market breadth indicators going back to the fourth quarter of 2024 has provided a fantastic confirmation of the bearish conditions affecting the major equity averages.
—David Keller, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Retail spending, which is the lifeblood of the economy, is waning, while measures of consumer confidence show a sharp deterioration of late.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
Gordon does not own PLTR yet, but intends to add to holdings in the near future and also reserves the right to take no action based on a deterioration of future market conditions.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deterioration
Cite this Entry
“Deterioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deterioration. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
deterioration
noun
de·te·ri·o·ra·tion
di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən
: the action or process of deteriorating : the state of having deteriorated
personality deterioration
neurological deterioration
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share