attrition
/əˈtrɪʃən/
noun
- A gradual reduction or weakening of something, especially through sustained pressure, friction, or loss.
- The company reduced its workforce through natural attrition rather than layoffs.
- The war became a war of attrition, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
- The constant friction caused attrition of the metal gears over time.
- In human resources, the natural decrease in the number of employees as they retire, resign, or otherwise leave and are not replaced.
- To cut costs, the school relied on attrition instead of firing teachers.
- The department's attrition rate increased after the new policy was announced.
- High employee attrition can hurt a company's productivity and morale.
- The act of wearing down or rubbing away by friction.
- The river's flow caused attrition of the rocks along its bed.
- Attrition of the brake pads is normal after many miles of driving.
- Dental attrition from grinding teeth can damage enamel over time.
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