withdrawal

American  

[with-draw-uhl, -drawl, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ əl, -ˈdrɔl, wɪθ- /

noun

1. Also withdrawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.

2. Pharmacology. the act or process of ceasing to use an addictive drug.

3. coitus interruptus.

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withdrawal British  

/ wɪðˈdrɔːəl /

noun

1. an act or process of withdrawing; retreat, removal, or detachment

2. the period a drug addict goes through following abrupt termination in the use of narcotics, usually characterized by physical and mental symptoms ( withdrawal symptoms )

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withdrawal Scientific  

/ wĭth-drô′əl,wĭth- /

1. Discontinuation of the use of an addictive substance. The symptoms of withdrawal include headache, diarrhea, and tremors and can range from mild to life threatening, depending on the extent of the body's reliance on the addictive substance.

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Etymology

Origin of withdrawal

First recorded in 1740–50; withdraw + -al ²

Example Sentences

In your case, your wife’s monthly pension may mean a 4% withdrawal is more than necessary, allowing more of your savings to remain invested and continue growing over time.

From MarketWatch

The Syrian army is moving into areas east of Aleppo city, after Kurdish forces started a withdrawal.

From BBC

Currently, you can only make use of that exception for early withdrawals from traditional IRA accounts, or you can take Roth IRA contributions out at any time without taxes or penalties.

From MarketWatch

All of your pretax money will eventually be subject to required minimum distributions, and you’ll need to consider both your withdrawals and hers in your tax planning.

From MarketWatch

The third flaw is the belief that the only way to stabilize endowment withdrawals is to stabilize the market value of the endowment.

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Related Words

• departure
• disengagement
• exit
• exodus
• resignation
• retirement