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decline in quality

[dɪˈklaɪn ɪn ˈkwɒlɪti]
noun phrasepl: declines in quality
declínio de qualidade
1. A gradual decrease or deterioration in the standard, excellence, or value of something
There has been a noticeable decline in quality of the product over the past year.
Houve um declínio notável na qualidade do produto durante o ano passado.
2. A reduction in how well something performs or functions
The company blamed the decline in quality on supply chain disruptions.
A empresa culpou o declínio de qualidade pelas perturbações na cadeia de abastecimento.
Synonyms
deteriorationdegradationregressionreduction in qualityfall in standards
Antonyms
improvement in qualityenhancementadvancementupgrade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declínio de qualidade / queda de qualidade
Both terms are commonly used in business and everyday contexts
São Paulo
declínio de qualidade / deterioração de qualidade
More formal usage in business environments
Rio de Janeiro
queda de qualidade
More colloquial preference
Portugal
declínio de qualidade / deterioração da qualidade
Standard Portuguese usage with slight preference for 'deterioração'

Related Idioms & Phrases

going downhill
not what it used to be
slipping in quality
taking a nosedive
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