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Retrenchment

Retrenchment Meaning & Definition
Retrenchment Definition And Meaning

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

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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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