Retrenchment

[rɪ'trentʃmənt] or [ri'trɛntʃmənt]

Definition

(noun.) the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable.

(noun.) entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense.

Checked by Andrew--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.

(n.) 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.

Typed by Helga

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Curtailment, reduction, diminution.

Edited by Johanna

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:curtailment, diminution, reduction

ANT:Enlargement, expansion, extension

Editor: Nicolas