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1. (n.) attrition
a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength.
2. attrition
a wearing down or weakening of resistance, esp. as a result of continuous pressure or harassment:
a war of attrition.
3. attrition
a gradual reduction in work force as when workers retire and are not replaced.
4. attrition
the act of rubbing against something; friction.
5. attrition
a wearing down or away by friction; abrasion.
Etymology: (1325–75; ME < L attrītiō friction)
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| Definition of 'Attrition' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) abrasion, attrition, corrasion, detrition
erosion by friction
2. (noun) grinding, abrasion, attrition, detrition
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
3. (noun) attrition, contrition, contriteness
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
4. (noun) attrition
a wearing down to weaken or destroy
"a war of attrition"
5. (noun) attrition
the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Attrition
the act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion
2. (noun) Attrition
the state of being worn
3. (noun) Attrition
grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition
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| Definition of 'Attrition' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. Attrition
The reduction of the effectiveness of a force caused by loss of personnel and materiel.
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