drawdown

Definition

The act of reduction or depletion (including through withdrawal or utilization).

Etymology

From draw + down.

Example Sentences

• "The government initiated a drawdown of forces in the border region."
• "This imbalance causes the buildup of inventories during the summer months when consumption is low and the drawdown of inventories during the winter months when consumption is much higher."
• "In order to stem the drawdown of gold reserves, the new economic minister quickly arranged US$ 260 million in "swaps" from friendly Latin American central banks"

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