HOW TO PRONOUNCE
slowdown
/ˈsloʊˌdaʊn/
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What does slowdown mean?
noun
- A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, economic activity, etc.
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/ˈsloʊˌdaʊn/
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The slowdown in Japanese economic growth has been reflected in less vigorous growth in the tourism sector.
The slowdown in growth - along with displacements caused by structural adjustments in preparation for the EC single market - has pushed an already high unemployment rate up to 19%.
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The economy has had difficulty generating enough jobs for new entrants into the labor force, resulting in a high unemployment rate, which probably will rise to around 10% during the slowdown.