retrenchment

Definition of Retrenchment in English :

1. retrenchment

entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense

2. curtailment, downsizing, retrenchment

the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Retrenchment

noun

1.

the act of reducing expenditure in order to improve financial stability

2.

an extra interior fortification to reinforce outer walls

noun

1.

a retrenching; esp., a reduction of expenses

2.

a rampart or breastwork within the main fortification

n.

1. A cutting down or back; reduction.

2. A curtailment of expenses.

n.

The act of consolidating one's strength, as for further efforts.