26984 words

attrition

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
gradually making something weaker and destroying it, especially the strength or confidence of an enemy by repeatedly attacking it:

Examples:

Terrorist groups and the government have been engaged in a costly war of attrition since 2008.
2
a reduction in the number of people who work for an organization that is achieved by not replacing those people who leave
3
the people who leave an educational or training course before it has finished:

Examples:

The high attrition rates on the degree programs are a cause for concern.
4
a gradual reduction in the number of people who work for an organization that is achieved by not replacing those who leave:

Examples:

Most of the job losses will come through attrition.
5
a reduction in the number of employees in a company made by not replacing those who leave, rather than forcing people to leave their jobs:

Examples:

The majority of jobs will go through natural attrition.
Staff attrition rates are high.
6
a reduction in the number of people who buy a product or service, for example because of its age, increased competition, etc.:

Examples:

We aim to minimize the rate of customer attrition.

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