The phrase "a deteriorating trend" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or condition that is worsening over time.
Example: "The data indicates a deteriorating trend in customer satisfaction over the past year."
Alternatives: "a declining trend" or "a worsening trend."
IUCN's World Conservation Outlook 2014 assessed the status of the World Heritage values of the GBR as of "high concern" and experiencing a deteriorating trend (IUCN 2014).
An improving trend is shown by an upward arrow in the dashboard, while a deteriorating trend is shown by a downward arrow.
Peter Dixon, from Commerzbank, agreed that the latest trade figures added to a weak picture of the UK's economic health: "I think if you look at where we are now... it does imply we're on a deteriorating trend.
RV diastolic function assessed by RVfwSRe also showed a deteriorating trend with escalating PEEP levels.
The number of cases so far this year in West and Central Africa is 34% more compared to the same period in 2011, and represents a deteriorating trend as many more can be expected in the rainy season.
The number of cases so far this year in West and Central Africa is 34% more compared to the same period in 2011, and represents a deteriorating trend as many more cases can be expected in the rainy season.
The existing 33 million ha of forest will be effectively managed and conserved, and the deteriorating trend of the environment will be alleviated to a certain extent.
No question, the current account deficit – running at 5.2% of national output last year – is troubling, not just because of its size but because of its deteriorating trend.
Analyst James Hamilton said: This continues the deteriorating trend with October showing growth of 2%, September 14% and the five months to August 18% growth.
However, the general level of ill health have remained stable in all the Nordic countries, at least until the mid-1990s, and the economic recession in Sweden was not reflected in any immediately deteriorating trend in population health or health inequalities.
"The Dutch economic crisis has worsened, with new data published at the end of March showing deteriorating trends for a number of indicators," the publisher said.
