attrition

• Nom désignant un processus graduel d'usure, d'affaiblissement ou de réduction de quelque chose sous l'effet d'une pression constante, d'un frottement ou d'une perte naturelle.

A noun referring to the gradual process of wearing down, weakening, or reducing something through sustained pressure, friction, or natural loss.

indénombrable

1. C1formal

   A gradual reduction or weakening of something, especially through sustained pressure or natural processes.

   attrition

   • The company reduced its workforce through natural attrition rather than layoffs.
   • The constant friction caused attrition of the metal surface.
   • The army's strategy was to wear down the enemy through attrition.

   Synonymesdepletionerosionreductionweakening

   Antonymesexpansiongrowthincrease

2. C1formal

   The process of gradually wearing down or eroding something through friction or rubbing.

   Usure par frottement

   • The attrition of the coastline is caused by waves and currents.
   • Dental attrition can occur from grinding teeth at night.
   • The rocks showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind.

   Synonymesabrasionchafingerosiongrindingrubbingscraping

   Antonymesaccumulationbuildingconstructionfortificationgrowthincreasestrengthening

3. Loss of personnelC1formal

   A reduction in the number of employees or members through resignation, retirement, or death.

   Réduction des effectifs

   • The department experienced high attrition rates last year.
   • Attrition is a natural part of any large organization.
   • The school is struggling with teacher attrition due to low salaries.

   Synonymesturnoverwastage

   Antonymesrecruitmentretention