noun
- A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality.
- usage: "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a drop-off in attendance"; "a falloff in quality"
- synonyms: slump, slack, falloff, falling off
- A steep high face of rock.
- usage: "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop"
- A change downward.
- usage: "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales"
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