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Downturn Definition & Meaning

downturn
noun
  1. a worsening of business or economic activity; "the market took a downturn"

"Downturn" in song lyrics

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  • "Five reasons Moody's is predicting a UK banking downturn"
    Telegraph — Telegraph
  • "Former CEO Jorma Ollila concedes mistakes in Nokia's downturn"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does downturn mean?
a worsening of business or economic activity; "the market took a downturn"
What part of speech is downturn?
Downturn is a noun.

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