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Attrition

usgb/əˈtrɪʃn/Volume
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Continuous Process

Think of attrition as a slow, ongoing process, not a sudden event.

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The machines underwent attrition after years of non-stop operation.
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Weakening Effect

Attrition results in something becoming weaker or less effective.

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The constant attrition of rocks by the sea shaped the coastline.
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Not Always Negative

Attrition can be positive when it helps remove outdated practices.

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The attrition of old technologies paved the way for innovation.
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