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retardation

/ˌrɛtəˈdeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does retardation mean?

noun

The act or process of slowing down or hindering the progress or development of something. A reduction in rate or speed.

Example

"The retardation of the project's timeline was due to unforeseen technical issues."

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