Look up: RETRENCHMENT

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   retrenchment
   [n] - entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense 2. [n] - the reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable
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   Retrenchment
   Interior defence works, usually consisting of a trench and parapet.
   Found on A Glossary of Castle Terminology
   
   
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   Retrenchment
   A surgical procedure for the removal of redundant tissue.
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   Retrenchment
   Re·trench'ment noun [ Confer French 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 ...
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   retrenchment
   The cutting away of superfluous tissue. ... Origin: F. Re-, back, + trancher, to cut ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   retrenchment
   curtailment 1 downsizing noun the reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable
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   retrenchment
   noun entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
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   Retrenchment
   `Retrenchment` means the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable (e.g., by cutting jobs). It is a tactical concept similar to downsizing. This strategy is often used by corporations under pressure to raise profits, or who are failing in certain sectors and wish to concentrate in higher-gain areas. Retrenchment of the state, accompanied by lowering taxes, is frequently advocated by capitalist, neo-liberal, and libertarian ...
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   Retrenchment
   • (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.Retrenchment: words in the defin...
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