60

45

30

15

"downward tendency"
Eg. : It is clear that the downward
tendency of the X value during
these years is connected with the
global economic crisis.

60

45

30

15

"upward tendency"
Eg. : The upward tendency of X
value during these years could be
the aftermath of the use of
marketing strategies.

27

20,25

13,5

6,75

"stable/steady performance"

80

60

40

20

"unstable/unsteady performance"

Eg. : For the years 2012-14 it is

noted a stable performance for the
X value whereas for the Z value the
performance seems unsteady
during the same years.

80

60

40

20

-"distinct/abrupt/sudden/
significant/major"
-"fall/drop" OR "increase/rise"
Eg.: In 2013 the X value shows a
sudden drop while the Z value
shows a significant rise.

ANTONYMS
to fall

to rise
to increase

to decrease

to grow

to shrink

to go up

to go down

"steadily, gradually, significantly..."

etc.

Eg.: "The majority of the values

increased in 2014" OR "The
minority of values decreased in
2011" etc.