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The club lost members through attrition.
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Attrition means a slow decrease over time.
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A gradual reduction in number, strength, or size over time.
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The team worried about attrition after several players left.
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The report measured employee attrition by tracking how many workers left each year.
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MeaningAttrition means a slow decrease over time.
ExampleExample: The club lost members through attrition.
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attrition
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attritional
Related to gradual reduction or wearing down.
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