Meaning of the word "attrition rate" in English

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attrition rate

US /əˈtrɪʃ.ən reɪt/
UK /əˈtrɪʃ.ən reɪt/

Noun

the rate at which employees leave a workforce or customers leave a business over a given period

Example:
The company is concerned about its high employee attrition rate.
Reducing customer attrition rate is a key business goal.