Attrition
noun
The process of gradually reducing strength or effectiveness due to continuous use or friction.
The ongoing attrition of the military forces took a toll on the morale of the soldiers.
Often appears as...
- rate of attrition
- attrition of forces
noun
The loss of employees over time, usually due to resignation or retirement.
The company is facing a high rate of attrition due to poor working conditions.
Often appears as...
- employee attrition
- rate of attrition
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Technical
noun
A reduction in the number of participants of a group over time, usually in an academic setting.
There was a significant attrition rate among university students due to the challenging academic environment.
Often appears as...
- student attrition
- attrition rate
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Academic
noun
A gradual reduction or weakening, specifically related to moral or sentimental aspects.
His spirit showed no signs of attrition despite the adversities he encountered.
Often appears as...
- attrition of spirit
- attrition of patience
noun
Penitence for past sins in Christianity.
In the Middle Ages, acts of attrition included prayer and fasting.
Often appears as...
- act of attrition
- attrition for sins
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Religious
noun
The process of gradually reducing strength or effectiveness due to continuous use or friction.
The ongoing attrition of the military forces took a toll on the morale of the soldiers.
Often appears as...
- rate of attrition
- attrition of forces
noun
The loss of employees over time, usually due to resignation or retirement.
The company is facing a high rate of attrition due to poor working conditions.
Often appears as...
- employee attrition
- rate of attrition
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A reduction in the number of participants of a group over time, usually in an academic setting.
There was a significant attrition rate among university students due to the challenging academic environment.
Often appears as...
- student attrition
- attrition rate
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A gradual reduction or weakening, specifically related to moral or sentimental aspects.
His spirit showed no signs of attrition despite the adversities he encountered.
Often appears as...
- attrition of spirit
- attrition of patience
noun
Penitence for past sins in Christianity.
In the Middle Ages, acts of attrition included prayer and fasting.
Often appears as...
- act of attrition
- attrition for sins
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Process
Think of attrition as a slow, ongoing process, not a sudden event.
The machines underwent attrition after years of non-stop operation.
Pro Tip 2/3Weakening Effect
Attrition results in something becoming weaker or less effective.
The constant attrition of rocks by the sea shaped the coastline.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Attrition can be positive when it helps remove outdated practices.
The attrition of old technologies paved the way for innovation.
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Process
Think of attrition as a slow, ongoing process, not a sudden event.
The machines underwent attrition after years of non-stop operation.
Pro Tip 2/3Weakening Effect
Attrition results in something becoming weaker or less effective.
The constant attrition of rocks by the sea shaped the coastline.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Attrition can be positive when it helps remove outdated practices.
The attrition of old technologies paved the way for innovation.
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Process
Think of attrition as a slow, ongoing process, not a sudden event.
The machines underwent attrition after years of non-stop operation.
Pro Tip 2/3Weakening Effect
Attrition results in something becoming weaker or less effective.
The constant attrition of rocks by the sea shaped the coastline.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Attrition can be positive when it helps remove outdated practices.
The attrition of old technologies paved the way for innovation.
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area i mean i won't mention how we had to deal with some other practical things when we uncovered the this site that had been derelict for a long time we found the largest nest of wasps i've like ever seen in here and so day by day by day we had this like war of attrition with these things where
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Christmas too and you can't have presents all the time well I suppose this will but it could theoretically claim birthday month in which case people would have to do you say right well you left our you know alone because you've discussed it with with attrition we are on a
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Why Gender Equality Is...
that the more gender-equal companies are, the better it is for workers, the happier their labor force is. They have lower job turnover. They have lower levels of attrition. They have an easier time recruiting. They have higher rates of retention, higher job satisfaction,
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Matthew Carter: My life...
that is independent of technology? In other words, have they been absorbed into the typographic mainstream? I'm not sure, but they've had a good run so far. Hey, 18 is a good age for anything with present-day rates of attrition, so I'm not complaining.
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Fighting injustice with...
different causes of death mow attrition neglect abuse the Rays of the Sun spent for the month months of the year and one could clearly see that most children died during the winter this image gripped people by the throat and became
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A journey around the...
brain and use the right one attrition senses feeling and so I needed to get in touch with my animality a little bit so it's a process so over the years I can now smell the water from far
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The science of cells...
has made clear that telomere attrition is contributing to our risks of getting cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's, some cancers and diabetes, the very conditions many of us die of.
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Winston Groom: The...
become at last a war of attrition so there you have it the Battle of Shiloh and if there is any overarching
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Ferocious Hornet Moments...
today's battle is lost but this is a war of attrition
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Giant Hornets Massacre...
today's battle is lost but this is a war of attrition
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Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
area i mean i won't mention how we had to deal with some other practical things when we uncovered the this site that had been derelict for a long time we found the largest nest of wasps i've like ever seen in here and so day by day by day we had this like war of attrition with these things where
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Safari Live - Day 364 PIPE...
Christmas too and you can't have presents all the time well I suppose this will but it could theoretically claim birthday month in which case people would have to do you say right well you left our you know alone because you've discussed it with with attrition we are on a
Video examples
Why Gender Equality Is...
that the more gender-equal companies are, the better it is for workers, the happier their labor force is. They have lower job turnover. They have lower levels of attrition. They have an easier time recruiting. They have higher rates of retention, higher job satisfaction,
Video examples
Matthew Carter: My life...
that is independent of technology? In other words, have they been absorbed into the typographic mainstream? I'm not sure, but they've had a good run so far. Hey, 18 is a good age for anything with present-day rates of attrition, so I'm not complaining.
Video examples
Fighting injustice with...
different causes of death mow attrition neglect abuse the Rays of the Sun spent for the month months of the year and one could clearly see that most children died during the winter this image gripped people by the throat and became
Video examples
A journey around the...
brain and use the right one attrition senses feeling and so I needed to get in touch with my animality a little bit so it's a process so over the years I can now smell the water from far
Video examples
The science of cells...
has made clear that telomere attrition is contributing to our risks of getting cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's, some cancers and diabetes, the very conditions many of us die of.
Video examples
Winston Groom: The...
become at last a war of attrition so there you have it the Battle of Shiloh and if there is any overarching
Video examples
Ferocious Hornet Moments...
today's battle is lost but this is a war of attrition
Video examples
Giant Hornets Massacre...
today's battle is lost but this is a war of attrition
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Susan Wojcicki
American Businesswoman
Employing more women at all levels of a company, from new hires to senior leaders, creates a virtuous cycle. Companies become more attuned to the needs of their female employees, improving workplace culture while lowering attrition.
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Rene Ricard
American Poet
I pledge allegiance to the living, and I will defend art from history. I will rescue art from the future, from its attrition into taste, and from the speculative notion that it will become more valuable with time.
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Scott Walker
American Politician
But I don't want massive layoffs of anyone - public or private. We are planning on shrinking government through attrition and reform, not through random pink slips.
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Eva Moskowitz
American Educator
What you get is what you see, which is suspending kids doesn't lead to high attrition rate. That is what the data shows.
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Allen West
American Politician
Well, I think we need to have attrition by enforcement. We need to secure our borders. We need to enforce our laws.
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William Westmoreland
American General
We were succeeding. When you looked at specifics, this became a war of attrition. We were winning.
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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
British Politician
In politics, exhaustion and attrition need to be overcome, not indulged.
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Brad Pitt
Actor
Certainly the attrition rate of Hollywood couples looms large.
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Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
The more you do, the more attrition you experience.
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Avigdor Lieberman
Israeli Politician
Israel cannot afford a war of attrition.
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Susan Wojcicki
American Businesswoman
Employing more women at all levels of a company, from new hires to senior leaders, creates a virtuous cycle. Companies become more attuned to the needs of their female employees, improving workplace culture while lowering attrition.
Quote examples
Rene Ricard
American Poet
I pledge allegiance to the living, and I will defend art from history. I will rescue art from the future, from its attrition into taste, and from the speculative notion that it will become more valuable with time.
Quote examples
Scott Walker
American Politician
But I don't want massive layoffs of anyone - public or private. We are planning on shrinking government through attrition and reform, not through random pink slips.
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Eva Moskowitz
American Educator
What you get is what you see, which is suspending kids doesn't lead to high attrition rate. That is what the data shows.
Quote examples
Allen West
American Politician
Well, I think we need to have attrition by enforcement. We need to secure our borders. We need to enforce our laws.
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William Westmoreland
American General
We were succeeding. When you looked at specifics, this became a war of attrition. We were winning.
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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
British Politician
In politics, exhaustion and attrition need to be overcome, not indulged.
Quote examples
Brad Pitt
Actor
Certainly the attrition rate of Hollywood couples looms large.
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Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
The more you do, the more attrition you experience.
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Avigdor Lieberman
Israeli Politician
Israel cannot afford a war of attrition.
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