C1 noun औपचारिक

attrition

/əˈtrɪʃ.ən/

Attrition refers to the gradual reduction of a workforce, a group of people, or the strength of something through sustained pressure or the natural process of not replacing those who leave. It describes a process of wearing down or weakening an opponent or a resource over a period of time.

उदाहरण

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1

The gym saw a steady attrition of members who signed up in January but stopped coming by March.

The fitness center experienced a gradual loss of members over several months.

2

The committee addressed the attrition of civil liberties during the prolonged state of emergency.

The group discussed the gradual erosion of individual rights during the crisis.

3

I've had a bit of a social attrition lately; most of my college friends have moved to different cities.

My social circle has slowly shrunk because my friends have relocated.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
attrition
क्रिया विशेषण
attritionally
विशेषण
attritional
संबंधित
detrition
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'At-Friction.' Constant friction wears things down slowly. Attrition is the 'wearing down' of a group.

त्वरित क्विज़

The general realized he could not win a quick victory, so he prepared for a long war of ______ to exhaust the enemy's supplies.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: attrition

उदाहरण

1

The gym saw a steady attrition of members who signed up in January but stopped coming by March.

everyday

The fitness center experienced a gradual loss of members over several months.

2

The committee addressed the attrition of civil liberties during the prolonged state of emergency.

formal

The group discussed the gradual erosion of individual rights during the crisis.

3

I've had a bit of a social attrition lately; most of my college friends have moved to different cities.

informal

My social circle has slowly shrunk because my friends have relocated.

4

High student attrition in STEM subjects remains a significant challenge for modern universities.

academic

The high rate of students dropping out of science and math courses is a major academic concern.

5

The company decided to reduce its workforce through natural attrition rather than forced redundancies.

business

The business chose to cut staff by not hiring replacements for people who quit or retired.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
attrition
क्रिया विशेषण
attritionally
विशेषण
attritional
संबंधित
detrition

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

attrition rate the percentage of people leaving a group over time
staff attrition the loss of employees within a company
war of attrition a conflict focused on wearing down the enemy's strength
natural attrition reduction of a workforce through retirement and resignation
high attrition a significant or rapid loss of personnel or resources

सामान्य वाक्यांश

war of attrition

a struggle where each side tries to wear out the other

through attrition

by means of gradual reduction

attrition of the soul

a poetic way to describe the wearing down of one's spirit

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

attrition vs contrition

Contrition is the feeling of remorse or guilt, while attrition is the process of wearing down or reducing numbers.

attrition vs turnover

Turnover usually includes both people leaving and being replaced, whereas attrition often implies the roles are left vacant.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Attrition is most commonly used in business (HR) to describe staff leaving and in military history to describe long, grinding battles. It almost always implies a slow, gradual process rather than a sudden event.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use 'attrition' when they mean 'layoffs.' Layoffs are intentional cuts by the employer, while attrition usually refers to employees leaving on their own and not being replaced.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'At-Friction.' Constant friction wears things down slowly. Attrition is the 'wearing down' of a group.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Latin 'attritio', meaning 'a rubbing against' or 'grinding down.'

व्याकरण पैटर्न

uncountable noun often followed by the preposition 'of' frequently used in the compound 'attrition rate'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In modern corporate culture, 'natural attrition' is often viewed as a more humane or less controversial way to reduce costs than firing employees.

त्वरित क्विज़

The general realized he could not win a quick victory, so he prepared for a long war of ______ to exhaust the enemy's supplies.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: attrition

संबंधित शब्द

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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