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degradation in German

degradation in German is Degradierung — degradation means a lowering in rank, dignity, or reputation.

degradation in German

Degradierung
noun
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

What does "degradation" mean?

  1. noun A lowering in rank, dignity, or reputation.
    "He described the humiliating job as a degradation of his skills."
  2. noun A gradual decline in quality, strength, or condition.
    "Environmental degradation has damaged the coral reef."
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degradation in a sentence

  • He described the humiliating job as a degradation of his skills.
  • Being forced to wear a silly costume at work felt like a degradation to him.
  • Environmental degradation has damaged the coral reef.
  • The material shows signs of degradation from sun exposure.

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What is "degradation" in German?
"degradation" in German is Degradierung. degradation means: A lowering in rank, dignity, or reputation.
How do you use "degradation" in a sentence?
Example: "He described the humiliating job as a degradation of his skills." In German, "degradation" is Degradierung.
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