Canadian English Meaning of retrenchment
cutback
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Definitions and Meaning of retrenchment in English
retrenchment (n)
entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
retrenchment (n.)
The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.
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.
FAQs About the word retrenchment
cutback
entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense, the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stableThe a
Belt-tightening,conservation,Discretion,Economy,stinginess,moderation,stinginess,prudence,savings,stinginess
Extravagance,Wastefulness,diseconomy,Improvidence,lavishness,extravagance,squandering
retrenching => Layoff, retrenched => laid off, retrench => lay off, retreatment => retreatment, retreating => retreating,
