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degradation

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A quick definition of degradation:

Definition: Degradation means a decrease in rank, dignity, or quality. It can also refer to a decline in a person's character or morals. Additionally, it can describe the wearing down of something over time.

A more thorough explanation:

Degradation (deg-rə-day-shən) is a term used to describe:

  1. A reduction in rank, degree, or dignity. This can include censure of a clergy member by divestiture of holy orders, either by word or by a solemn divestiture of robes and other insignia. For example, a priest who has been found guilty of a serious offense may be degraded by being stripped of their religious garments and titles.
  2. A moral or intellectual decadence or degeneration. This refers to a lessening of a person's or thing's character or quality. For instance, a person who was once kind and compassionate may experience a degradation of their character if they become selfish and cruel.
  3. A wearing down of something, as by erosion. This can refer to the physical breakdown of materials or the erosion of natural resources. For example, the degradation of soil due to over-farming can lead to a decrease in crop yields.
  • After being caught embezzling funds from the church, the bishop was subjected to degradation and stripped of his position.
  • The degradation of the environment due to pollution and deforestation is a major concern for many people.
  • The constant use of harsh chemicals can lead to the degradation of hair and cause it to become dry and brittle.

These examples illustrate the different ways in which degradation can occur. In the first example, degradation is used to punish someone for their wrongdoing. In the second example, degradation refers to the negative impact that human activity can have on the environment. In the third example, degradation is used to describe the physical breakdown of a material due to overuse or exposure to harmful substances.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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