Looking for the meaning of the word DETERIORATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DETERIORATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Deterioration
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˌtɪərɪəˈreɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the process of becoming progressively worse
Short Definition:process of becoming progressively worse
Examples:- a deterioration in the condition of the patient
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