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declining

/dɪˈklɪɳɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does declining mean?

verb

Past tense of decline, to become or make something less in amount, degree, or size. To show a decrease in something such as a stock price or a level of activity.

Example

"The company's profits have been declining over the past year."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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