1. the process of reaching or hitting the lowest point
Usage: often used in economics or finance

1. present participle of bottom; reaching the lowest point
2. providing with a bottom or base

Examples

• The stock market appears to be bottoming out after months of decline.
• Oil prices are bottoming near their lowest levels in years.
• The recession may be bottoming, with signs of economic recovery emerging.
• The company is bottoming the new containers with reinforced steel.
• Housing sales are bottoming after the steep drop last quarter.
• The bottoming of the market created new investment opportunities.