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ATTRITION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Attrition.

Attrition - as a noun

Erosion by friction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abrasioncorrasiondetrition

The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abrasiondetritiongrinding

Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contritenesscontrition

A 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."
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Word Game Points

Is ATTRITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attrition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
ATTRITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ATTRITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attrition is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATTRITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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