Healthcare Workforce

verb Declining is a present participle form of the verb decline, which means to become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease or diminish.

adjective Declining can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is decreasing or diminishing in quantity, quality, or importance.

• The declining population growth rate is a cause for concern among policymakers.
• I've noticed a declining interest in traditional sports among the youth.
• The party last night was a total flop, attendance was declining all night.
• Her declining health is like a wilting flower, slowly losing its vibrancy.