slowing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a decrease in rate of change
    retardation; deceleration.
    • the deceleration of the arms race
  2. verb lose velocity; move more slowly
    decelerate; slow down; slow; retard; slow up.
    • The car decelerated
  3. verb become slow or slower
    slacken; slow down; slow; slack; slow up.
    • Production slowed
  4. verb cause to proceed more slowly
    slow down; slow; slow up.
    • The illness slowed him down

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