1. A gradual deterioration or weakening of the performance, functionality, or efficiency of a system
The hospital experienced a system decline after the infrastructure was not properly maintained.
O hospital experimentou um declínio do sistema após a infraestrutura não ser adequadamente mantida.
2. In biology/medicine: the progressive failure of bodily or organ systems
Multiple organ system decline is common in aging populations.
O declínio de múltiplos sistemas de órgãos é comum em populações envelhecidas.
3. In technology/computing: the degradation of network, software, or hardware performance
The company noticed a system decline in server performance during peak hours.
A empresa notou um declínio do sistema no desempenho do servidor durante as horas de pico.