How to Pronounce "graceful degradation"
expression
GRAYSF-uhl DEG-ruh-DAY-shun
gray-SFUHL dig-ruh-DAY-shun
Definition
In technology, especially web design or computing, 'graceful degradation' is when a system continues to work with reduced functionality if part of it fails or is not supported, instead of completely breaking down. It ensures users still get core features, even if advanced ones aren't available.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ/ /ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən
British English
ɡɹˈeɪsfəl/ /dɪɡɹɐdˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAYSF-uhl DEG-ruh-DAY-shun
UK
gray-SFUHL dig-ruh-DAY-shun
Listen in Context
Old browsers use graceful degradation to show simple versions of web pages.
The app uses graceful degradation to keep working if a feature fails.
Graceful degradation helps ensure users always have a good experience.
If some fancy effects break, graceful degradation means your website still works fine.