1. The gradual decline or degradation in the quality, efficiency, or performance of a process over time
The manufacturing plant experienced process deterioration due to outdated equipment.
A fábrica de manufatura experimentou deterioração do processo devido ao equipamento obsoleto.
2. A decline in the effectiveness of a business, industrial, or technical procedure
Process deterioration in the software development cycle led to increased bugs.
A deterioração do processo no ciclo de desenvolvimento de software levou a mais bugs.