ascending, descending

[Verona_82]

Hello,

Do native speakers use 'ascending' and 'descending' to talk about figures and values, e.g. prices, working hours, sales?
Does 'ascending office hours" make any sense?

Thank you.

 

[SoothingDave]

Yes, for things like prices. No, for "office hours."

 

[5jj]

I wouldn't use it for prices.

ps (later) in 2,332 COCA citations for 'ascend-/s/ing/ed', 'price(s)' did not appear once.

 

[billmcd]

Hello,

Do native speakers use 'ascending' and 'descending' to talk about figures and values, e.g. prices, working hours, sales? I would use "increasing" and "decreasing". I would use "ascending/descending" for a physical entity.

Does 'ascending office hours" make any sense? Sense? Maybe, depends on context and the listener/reader. Common/usual? No. Thank you.

b.

 

[Verona_82]

Thank you all!