Slump (Noun)
Meaning 1
A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a drop-off in attendance"; "a falloff in quality".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The team's recent slump has left them struggling to stay in the league.
- After winning several awards, the restaurant experienced a slump in quality that caused a significant drop in customer reviews.
- The company's sales went into a slump during the economic downturn and never fully recovered.
- The boxer's slump in form has made him vulnerable to being knocked out in the early rounds.
- The student's grades showed a noticeable slump after the holiday break, causing concern among her teachers.
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Meaning 2
A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The country was experiencing a severe slump due to the global financial crisis.
- The prolonged slump in the manufacturing sector led to widespread job losses and factory closures.
- After several years of boom, the economy finally fell into a slump.
- The oil price slump had a devastating impact on the local economy, leading to business closures and layoffs.
- Analysts predicted a prolonged slump in the tech industry due to oversaturation of the market.