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slowing

n.
US //ˈsɫoʊɪŋ// UK //slˈəʊɪŋ// slow·ing
  1. 1 reduction in speed (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a situation where something starts to move or happen at a slower speed.

    a reduction in the speed of a process or the velocity of a physical object.

    Example

    Economists are worried about a slowing in the country's growth this year.

    Example

    The sudden slowing of the engine suggested a mechanical failure that required immediate investigation by the technical crew.

    Usage

    Often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'in'.

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