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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024at•tri•tion /əˈtrɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength:a gradual attrition in enrollment of foreign students.
- a wearing down or weakening of resistance as a result of continuous pressure:a war of attrition.
- a gradual reduction in work force resulting usually from retirements, resignations, and deaths.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024at•tri•tion (ə trish′ən),USA pronunciation n. - a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength:Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
- a wearing down or weakening of resistance, esp. as a result of continuous pressure or harassment:The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition.
- a gradual reduction in work force without firing of personnel, as when workers resign or retire and are not replaced.
- the act of rubbing against something; friction.
- a wearing down or away by friction;
abrasion. - [Theol.]imperfect contrition. See under contrition (def. 2).
- Latin attrītiōn- (stem of attrītiō) friction. See attrite, -ion
- Middle English 1325–75
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: attrition /əˈtrɪʃən/ n - the act of wearing away or the state of being worn away, as by friction
- constant wearing down to weaken or destroy (often in the phrase war of attrition)
- the grinding down of rock particles by friction during transportation by water, wind, or ice
- sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation, esp as contrasted with contrition, which arises purely from love of God
Etymology: 14th Century: from Late Latin attrītiō a rubbing against something, from Latin atterere to weaken, from terere to rub |