Word
slowing
Phoneticsslow·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫoʊɪŋ/
UK/slˈəʊɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a situation where something starts to move or happen at a slower speed.
n. a reduction in the speed of a process or the velocity of a physical object.
Examples
“The slowing of the car was gradual.”
“Economists are concerned about the slowing of global trade following the recent increase in tariffs.”
“The gradual slowing of the earth's rotation, though imperceptible to humans, requires the occasional addition of leap seconds to our atomic clocks to maintain synchronization.”
Examples
simple
“The slowing of the car was gradual.”
contextual
“Economists are concerned about the slowing of global trade following the recent increase in tariffs.”
complex
“The gradual slowing of the earth's rotation, though imperceptible to humans, requires the occasional addition of leap seconds to our atomic clocks to maintain synchronization.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'in'.
Real-World Examples
“Some layoffs are presented as being driven by AI when companies are in fact responding to weaker demand or slowing economic conditions, Quintos says.” “A major Atlantic Ocean current is slowing, and the consequences could reach far beyond the Atlantic.” Synonyms
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- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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