ATTRITION
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Attrition.
Attrition - as a noun
The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abrasion10detrition10grinding11A wearing down to weaken or destroy
Example: "A war of attrition"
The act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
Attrition - as a verb
To grind or wear down through friction.
Example: "Attritioned teeth; attritioned rock"
To reduce the number of (jobs or workers) by not hiring new employees to fill positions that become vacant (often with out).
Example: "As a result of the new policy, people were being attritioned out."
To undergo a reduction in number.
Example: "The cohort of one hundred students had attritioned to sixty by the end of secondary school."
Example Sentences
"The company has been experiencing attrition due to the recent downsizing."
"The attrition rate in the department has decreased over the past year."
"The prolonged war resulted in high attrition among the troops."
"Job attrition is a common concern in the current economic climate."
"The attrition of customers has affected the company's profits."
Word Game Points
Is ATTRITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attrition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ATTRITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ATTRITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attrition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordATTRITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ATTRITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attrition is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordATTRITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
