Definition of Attrition

a decrease in the number of staff or personnel as a result of replacements not been hired when employees leave

Examples of Attrition in a sentence

Police officer attrition is making it difficult for law enforcement to safeguard the entire community.  🔊

As a result of teacher attrition, a lot of classrooms are overcrowded.  🔊

The Girl Scout troop’s attrition is sizable because many families have moved out of the neighborhood.  🔊

Unfortunately, budget cuts are worsening the fire department’s attrition problem.  🔊

The company president is using attrition to save money by not hiring new employees.  🔊

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