attrition in Irish
attrition in Irish is doilíos — attrition means a gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
attrition in Irish
doilíos
(theology) Imperfect contrition or remorse.
What does "attrition" mean?
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noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
"The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs."
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noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.
"The rock face showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind and sand."
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attrition in a sentence
- The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs.
- Years of attrition wore the army down before the final battle.
- The rock face showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind and sand.
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What is "attrition" in Irish?
"attrition" in Irish is doilíos. attrition means: A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
How do you use "attrition" in a sentence?
Example: "The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs." In Irish, "attrition" is doilíos.
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