Word
slowdown
Phoneticsslow·down, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫoʊˌdaʊn/
UK/slˈəʊdaʊn/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a situation where something starts to move or happen more slowly than before. You often hear this word when talking about the economy or a computer.
n. a reduction in the speed or rate of activity, progress, or production. Often used in economic contexts to describe a period of reduced growth or in technical contexts regarding performance.
Examples
“The factory experienced a production slowdown last month.”
“Economists are worried that the recent slowdown in consumer spending might lead to a recession.”
“The software update was designed to fix a significant system slowdown that occurred whenever multiple high-resolution video streams were processed simultaneously.”
Examples
simple
“The factory experienced a production slowdown last month.”
contextual
“Economists are worried that the recent slowdown in consumer spending might lead to a recession.”
complex
“The software update was designed to fix a significant system slowdown that occurred whenever multiple high-resolution video streams were processed simultaneously.”
Usage
Commonly used with 'in' to specify the area of reduced activity, such as a 'slowdown in growth' or a 'slowdown in traffic'.
Real-World Examples
“Separate figures showed retail sales grew 0.6%, a slowdown from a 1% rise in June despite summer holiday tourism spending.” “The Anthropic CEO went on to address the impact that a slowdown would have on the industry and competition with leading developers worldwide, particularly China.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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