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-noun 1. a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away. 2. a wearing down or weakening of resistance, esp. as a result of continuous pressure or harassment: The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition. 3. a gradual reduction in work force without firing of personnel, as when workers resign or retire and are not replaced. 4. the act of rubbing against something; friction. 5. a wearing down or away by friction; abrasion. 6. Theology. imperfect contrition. See under contrition (def. 2).

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The war became a battle of attrition, each side wearing down the other.

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The unit's attrition prevented it from being ready for service. The student attrition at the school was a serious concern.

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