English Vocabulary: Attrition. Yes, there is a word for everything. There are also words with several meaning. Attrition is both of these.
ATTRITION
- Primarily used in the UK to refer to a reduction in the workforce due to not replacing employees who leave.
- Staff attrition is only going to bring longer working days for those of us who are left.
- By means of attrition, the workforce will be reduced.
RATES OF ATTRITION / ATTRITION RATES
- Used in the US to refer to people who leave an educational course before they complete it.
- There are higher attrition rates among teenagers in the US than in Europe.
- If the rate of attrition continues to increase, they will cancel the course.
WAR OF ATTRITION
- Gradually weakening something and destroying it, usually an enemy.
- The continuous attacks are an ongoing war of attrition.
Vocab Rehab
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