Definitions of retrenchment [ɪˈtrɛntʃ mənt]

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Definition of 'retrenchment'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) retrenchment
the act of retrenching; a cutting down or off, as by the reduction of expenses.

2. retrenchment
an interior work within a fortification, to which a garrison may retreat.

Etymology: (1590–1600; < F retrenchement. See retrench , -ment)

Definition of 'retrenchment'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) retrenchment
entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense

2. (noun) retrenchment, curtailment, downsizing
the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable

Definition of 'retrenchment'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) retrenchment
the act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing

2. (noun) retrenchment
a work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation

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