Slowing

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A lessening of speed; gradually retarded movement; retardation.
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  • verb. Present participle of slow.
  • noun. deceleration; slowing down
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  • noun. a decrease in rate of change
  • Word Usage
    "Those past increases appear to have worked in slowing the economy, though other factors continue to point to another round of tightening."
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    verb-stem
    slow