Word of the day

attenuate

1. reduce the force, effect, or value of

“this research provides a glimmer of hope that coral reefs can attenuate the effects of ocean acidification”

2. reduce the amplitude of (a signal, electric current, or other oscillation)

“the filter must severely attenuate frequencies above 10 Hz”

verb

/əˈtɛnjəˌweɪt/

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"The company plans to implement strategies to attenuate _____associated with market fluctuations."

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  • diminish
  • strengthen
  • mitigate
  • amplify
  • enhance
  • weaken

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