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attrition in Spanish

attrition in Spanish is abrasión, desgaste dental, deserción — attrition means a gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.

attrition in Spanish

abrasión
noun
Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
desgaste dental
noun
(dentistry) The wearing of teeth due to their grinding.
deserción
noun
(sciences) The loss of participants during an experiment.
atrición
noun
(theology) Imperfect contrition or remorse.

What does "attrition" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "attrition" in Spanish?

"attrition" in Spanish is abrasión, desgaste dental, deserción. 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 Spanish, "attrition" is abrasión, desgaste dental, deserción.

Are there other ways to say "attrition" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "attrition": abrasión, desgaste dental, deserción, atrición.

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