Definition of attrition Attrition

/ʌtɹɪˈʃʌn/ - [utrishun] - at•tri•tion

We found 15 definitions of attrition from 5 different sources.

What does attrition mean?

Noun Plural: attritions
attrition - the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
		detrition, friction, rubbing effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
attrition - a wearing down to weaken or destroy; "a war of attrition"
		lessening, drop-off, decrease the act of decreasing or reducing something
attrition - sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
		contrition, contriteness
		regret, ruefulness, rue, sorrow (French) a street or road in France
attrition - the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
		grinding, abrasion, detrition
		friction, rubbing effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
attrition - erosion by friction
		abrasion, corrasion, detrition
		eating away, eroding, wearing away, wearing, erosion (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

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attrition (Noun)
Wearing or grinding down by friction.
attrition (Noun)
The gradual reduction in a tangible or intangible resource due to causes that are passive and do not involve productive use of the resource.
attrition (Noun)
A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death.
attrition (Noun)
The loss of participants during an experiment.
attrition (Noun)
Imperfect contrition or remorse.

attrition (n.)
The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
attrition (n.)
The state of being worn.
attrition (n.)
Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.