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attrition

Übersetzungen

attritionsubstantiv
attritions
Pl.
usureSens général ; en militaire, l’expression courante est « guerre d’usure ».
The siege turned into a war of attrition.
Le siège s’est transformé en guerre d’usure.
attritionEmploi de gestion des ressources humaines ; départs non remplacés.
The school experienced attrition as several teachers retired and were not replaced.
L’école a connu une attrition lorsque plusieurs enseignants sont partis à la retraite et n’ont pas été remplacés.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
attritionTerme technique en dentisterie et en théologie.
érosionSens géologique ou naturel.
Synonyme
diminution
dwindling
loss
erosion
wear and tear
decrease
reduction
attritionadjektiv
more attrition
Komp.
most attrition
Super.
Used attributively before another noun to describe something involving or characterized by attrition.
d’usurePour exprimer l’idée de réduction ou d’érosion progressive.
The company introduced an attrition model that would cut expenses over time.
L’entreprise a mis en place un modèle d’usure qui réduirait les dépenses progressivement.

Definitionen

attritionsubstantiv
The process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
The siege turned into a war of attrition, slowly wearing down the defenders.
The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water, wind, or ice.
The river's constant flow caused significant attrition of the riverbed rocks over the years.
A reduction in the number of employees or participants that occurs when people leave and are not replaced.
The school experienced attrition as several teachers retired and were not replaced.
The gradual wearing down or loss of material by friction, rubbing, or abrasion.
Dental attrition can make teeth sensitive to temperature changes.
Imperfect sorrow for sin that arises from fear of punishment rather than from love of God; imperfect contrition.
In medieval theology, attrition was considered an acceptable motive for confession.
attritionadjektiv
Relating to, involving, or characterized by attrition; causing gradual reduction or wearing down.
The company introduced an attrition model that would cut expenses over time.
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