rate of attrition

• Vitesse à laquelle les membres d'un groupe, d'une main-d'œuvre ou d'une population quittent ou sont perdus au fil du temps, souvent en raison de démissions, de départs à la retraite, de décès ou de causes naturelles.

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.

   taux d'attrition

   • 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.

   taux d'attrition

   • 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.

   taux d'attrition

   • 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.