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   slump

   /slʌmp/

   verb

   • 1. sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply: "she slumped against the cushions" Similar sit heavilyflopflumpcollapsesinkfallsubsidesagslouchinformal:plonk oneselfplop oneselfOpposite stand upsit up
   • 2. undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount: "land prices slumped" Similar fall steeplyplummetplungefall off a clifftumbledropgo downslidedeclinedecreasereach a new lowinformal:crashnosedivetake a nosedivego into a tailspinOpposite risesoar
   • ▪ fail or decline substantially: "United slumped to another one–nil defeat" Similar declinedeterioratedegenerateworsenget worsesliplapseinformal:go downhillgo to potgo to the dogsnosedivetake a nosediveOpposite improve

   noun

   • 1. a sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something: "a slump in profits" Similar steep fallplungedropcollapsetumbleplummetdownturndownswingslidedeclinefalling offdecreaseloweringdevaluationdepreciationmeltdowninformal:nosediveOpposite rise
   • ▪ a prolonged period of abnormally low economic activity, typically bringing widespread unemployment: "he had survived two world wars and a slump" Similar recessioneconomic declinedepressionslowdowntroughcredit crunchstagnationstagflationhard timesinformal:bustOpposite boomupturn
   • ▪ a period of substantial failure or decline: "Arsenal's recent slump"

   Word Origin late 17th century (in the sense ‘fall into a bog’): probably imitative and related to Norwegian slumpe ‘to fall’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. slumpy adjective

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2. www.betterhelp.com › advice › how-toWondering How To Get Out Of A Slump? Here's What The ... -...

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   Jun 19, 2024 · A “slump” typically refers to a period of decreased motivation, productivity, or achievement. This can affect your professional and personal life, as well as physical and mental health.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lump sumLump sum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 18, 2024 · : an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money. The bonus is paid out in a lump sum. take their winnings as a lump-sum payment. Examples of lump sum in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web With the latter, the winner receives just over half that amount as a lump sum payment.

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Clearly, governments will try to avoid the economy moving towards a recession or a slump, but will also want to reduce the chances of a boom. A boom with rapid inflation and higher business costs can often lead to the conditions that result in a recession.

5. thebaseballinsider.com › what-is-a-slumpWhat Is a Slump in Baseball? The Power Secrets to Getting Back on...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Generally speaking, a slump is an extended period of time where a particular player’s performance takes a dip, with their batting average, home runs, RBIs, and other offensive stats all declining. The most common root causes of a slump include mental focus, physical health, and proper nutrition.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · The concrete slump test, or slump test of concrete, is an essential tool in evaluating these properties, ensuring that your structure is built to last. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of the slump test and discover how it helps maintain the quality of concrete structures.

7. www.britannica.com › science › landslideLandslide | Definition, Types, Causes, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Landslide, the movement downslope of a mass of rock, debris, earth, or soil. Landslides occur when gravitational and other types of shear stresses within a slope exceed the shear strength (resistance to shearing) of the materials that form the slope.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_DepressionGreat Depression - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Great Depression - Wikipedia. Unemployed people lined up outside a soup kitchen in Chicago during the Great Depression. The Great Depression (1929–1939) was a severe global economic downturn that affected many countries across the world.