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degrade performance

[/dɪˈɡreɪd pərˈfɔːrməns/]
verb phrase
degradar o desempenho
1. to reduce the quality, efficiency, or effectiveness of performance in a system, application, or individual
The outdated hardware will degrade performance of the software application.
O hardware desatualizado vai degradar o desempenho da aplicação de software.
2. to cause a decline in standards or quality of work or output
Poor working conditions degrade performance among employees.
Más condições de trabalho degradam o desempenho dos funcionários.
Synonyms
reduce performancediminish efficiencyimpair functionalitylower qualityworsen outputdecrease effectiveness
Antonyms
improve performanceenhance efficiencyboost productivityincrease qualityoptimize functionality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
degradar o desempenho
standard usage in technical and professional contexts
São Paulo
piorar a performance
common alternative using English loanword 'performance'
Portugal
degradar o desempenho
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring down performance
take a hit on performance
performance takes a nosedive
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