About The Word Retrenchment
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Retrenchment
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What's The Definition Of Retrenchment?
[n] the reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable
[n] entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense Synonyms | Synonyms for Retrenchment: curtailment | downsizing Related Terms | Find terms related to Retrenchment: See Also | economy | entrenchment | intrenchment | saving Retrenchment In Webster's Dictionary \Re*trench"ment\, n. [Cf. F. retrenchment.]
1. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of
words in a writing.
The retrenchment of my expenses will convince you
that ? mean to replace your fortune as far as I can.
--Walpole.
2. (Fort.) A work constructed within another, to prolong the
defense of the position when the enemy has gained
possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders
till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.
Syn: Lessening; curtailment; diminution; reduction;
abridgment.
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