Retrenchment(noun)
The act of reducing costs or spending; in employment, the reduction of staff by layoffs or termination to cut expenses.
Hindi meaning:कटौती / छंटनी
Synonyms: Cutback, Downsizing, Layoff, Austerity
Antonyms: Expansion, Hiring, Enlargement, Increase
Example: The company announced retrenchment due to falling revenues and rising operational costs.
Trick to remember: Retrenchment = “re-trench” like digging a smaller trench—meaning cut down expenses or staff.
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