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How to pronounce “attrition”
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Pronunciation guide for attrition
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of attrition with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The science of cells that never get old
has made clear that telomere attrition
- Definition summary
- Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
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How to pronounce attrition
The science of cells that never get old
has made clear that telomere attrition
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “attrition”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
- A gradual reduction in number.
- (theology) Imperfect contrition or remorse.
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To grind or wear down through friction.
- (transitive) To reduce the number of (jobs or workers) by not hiring new employees to fill positions that become vacant (often with out).[3]
- (intransitive) To undergo a reduction in number.
Practice Nearby Words
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