process of deterioration
1deterioration — deterioration, degeneration, devolution, decadence, decline, declension are comparable as meaning either the process of falling from a higher to a lower level or the state of a thing when such a falling has occurred. Deterioration is the least… …
2Process architecture — is the structural design of general process systems and applies to fields such as computers (software, hardware, networks, etc.), business processes (enterprise architecture, policy and procedures, logistics, project management, etc.), and any… …
3Deterioration — De*te ri*o*ra tion, n. [LL. deterioratio: cf. F. d[ e]t[ e]rioration.] The process of growing worse, or the state of having grown worse. [1913 Webster] …
4deterioration — deteriorate de‧te‧ri‧o‧rate [dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt ǁ ˈtɪr ] verb [intransitive] to become worse: • The economy deteriorated further in August, with orders for manufactured goods falling. deterioration noun [countable, uncountable] : • a deterioration in… …
5deterioration — The process or condition of becoming worse. [L. deterior, worse] alcoholic d. dementia occurring in persons chronically addicted to alcohol. See chronic alcoholism. senile d. a slowly progressing decline in physical and mental health, apparently… …
6deterioration — noun Date: circa 1658 the action or process of deteriorating ; the state of having deteriorated Synonyms: deterioration, degeneration, decadence, decline mean the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality.… …
7deterioration — /di tear ee euh ray sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of deteriorating. 2. the state or condition of having deteriorated. 3. a gradual decline, as in quality, serviceability, or vigor. [1650 60; < LL deterioration (s. of deterioratio), equiv. to… …
8deterioration — noun /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ The process of growing worse, or the state of having grown worse …
9deterioration — noun 1. a symptom of reduced quality or strength (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑impairment • Derivationally related forms: ↑deteriorate • Hypernyms: ↑decay • Hyponyms: ↑ …
10Die-deterioration doubling — Numismatics Terminology Portal Currency …
