decline in something
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Meaning · English
become less in amount or degree
Literally: reduce downward in something
Register: neutral
Examples
There has been a decline in sales this quarter.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “decline in something” mean?
become less in amount or degree Literally: reduce downward in something
Is “decline in something” formal or informal?
decline in something is generally neutral.