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View usage for: depletion in American English (diˈpliʃən; dɪˈpliʃən) noun1. a depleting or being depleted 2. the gradual using up or destruction of capital assets, esp. of natural resources Examples of 'depletion' in a sentencedepletion Synonyms of 'depletion'using up, reduction, drain, consumption More Synonyms of depletion the depletion of underground water supplies Synonyms using up lowering expenditure deficiency dwindling Additional synonymsDefinition the quantity of something consumed or used The laws have led to a reduction in fuel consumption. Synonyms using up, use, loss, waste, drain, consuming, expenditure, exhaustion, depletion, utilization, dissipationDefinition a lessening There has been a decrease in the number of young unemployed people. Synonyms lessening, decline, reduction, loss, falling off, downturn, dwindling, contraction, ebb, cutback, subsidence, curtailment, shrinkage, diminution, abatementDefinition reduction in size, volume, intensity, or importance The president has accepted a diminution of his original powers. Synonyms reduction, cut, decrease, weakening, deduction, contraction, lessening, cutback, retrenchment, abatement, curtailment- depiction
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