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attrition

attritionnoun

attritions

Translations

The company faced significant attrition due to the economic downturn.

Компания столкнулась с значительным истощением из-за экономического спада.

The military suffered attrition during the prolonged conflict.

Военные понесли убыль во время затяжного конфликта.

The constant use of the machinery led to its attrition.

Постоянное использование оборудования привело к его износу.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

wear and tear

attritionadjective

more attrition

Comp.

most attrition

Super.

Used attributively before another noun to describe something involving or characterized by attrition.

Definitions

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.