| Word | attrition |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment. |
| Sentence | In the 1960s, urban churches suffered from attrition as members moved from the cities to the suburbs. Rather than fire staff members, church leaders followed a policy of attrition, allowing elderly workers to retire without replacing them. |
Tags: psat
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