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rate of attrition

/reɪt əv əˈtrɪʃən/

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/reɪt əv əˈtrɪʃən/C1formalbusiness
  • ruСкорость, с которой члены группы, рабочей силы или населения покидают или теряются с течением времени, часто из-за увольнения, выхода на пенсию, смерти или естественных причин.

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.

    ruУровень текучести кадров

    • 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.

    ruПотери в военном контексте

    • 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.

    ruСкорость убыли

    • 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.