declining standard

Frequency: 7.521.7 per million words

Used when the level of quality of something is getting worse.

decliningADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

standard

Examples (10)

  • Many parents are worried about the declining standard of education in public schools.
  • The company's reputation suffered due to the declining standard of its products.
  • There has been a public outcry over the declining standard of healthcare.
  • This report highlights the declining standard of living for many families.
  • Critics point to the declining standards of journalism in the digital age.
  • Although the hotel was expensive, we were disappointed by the declining standard of service.
  • What can be done to halt the declining standard of public transport?
  • Without proper investment, we will continue to see a declining standard in infrastructure.
  • The investigation revealed that a declining standard of maintenance was the primary cause of the accident.
  • The players' union complained about the declining standards of safety in the league.