ATTRIT

Etymology

Verb

attrit (third-person singular simple present attrits, present participle attritting, simple past and past participle attrited)

To wear down through attrition, especially mechanical attrition

To engage in attrition; to quit or drop out

To be reduced in quantity through attrition

(military) To lose, or to kill, troops by attrition due to sustained firepower

Noun

attrit (plural attrits)

(countable) One who voluntarily or involuntarily leaves a company; a termed employee

Synonyms

• (a terminated employee): term

Source: Wiktionary



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