rate of attrition

• Die Geschwindigkeit, mit der Mitglieder einer Gruppe, Belegschaft oder Bevölkerung im Laufe der Zeit abnehmen oder verloren gehen, oft durch Kündigung, Ruhestand, Tod oder natürliche Ursachen.

The rate at which members of a group, workforce, or population leave or are lost over time, often due to resignation, retirement, death, or natural causes.

1. Reduction in workforceB2formal

   The rate at which employees leave a company over a period of time, often due to resignation, retirement, or death.

   Fluktuationsrate

   • The company's rate of attrition increased after the restructuring.
   • A high rate of attrition can indicate low employee satisfaction.
   • They are trying to reduce the rate of attrition by offering better benefits.

2. Loss in military contextC1formal

   The rate at which personnel or equipment are lost in a military operation due to casualties, damage, or other factors.

   Verluste im militärischen Kontext

   • The rate of attrition among the troops was alarmingly high.
   • The general analyzed the rate of attrition to plan the next offensive.
   • A high rate of attrition forced the army to retreat.

3. General reduction or lossC1formal

   The rate at which something is gradually reduced or worn away over time.

   Schwundrate

   • The rate of attrition in the student population has been steady.
   • The rate of attrition of the forest due to logging is concerning.
   • The rate of attrition of the old building's structure is accelerating.