retrenchment
Americannoun
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the act of retrenching; a cutting down or off, as by the reduction of expenses.
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Fortification. an interior work that cuts off a part of a fortification from the rest, and to which a garrison may retreat.
Other Word Forms
- nonretrenchment noun
Etymology
Origin of retrenchment
From the French word retrenchement, dating back to 1590–1600. See retrench, -ment
Example Sentences
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India's IT services sector - the country's largest graduate employer with eight million workers - is in active retrenchment.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
A history of solid gains in December should also provide support, particularly given the market’s notable November retrenchment.
From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025
Ms. Velez’s Patti exudes a warmth undergirded by a fierce desire to protect her son, and a pleading hope to persuade Nelson that retrenchment is the only path forward.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025
With the retrenchment of pandemic-era work-from-home arrangements, remote work is harder to find and more desirable than ever.
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025
The timing was almost spooky, as the retrenchment at my father’s work continued.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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